Status: current, Not sufficiently defined by necessary conditions definition status (core metadata concept). Date: 31-Jan 2002. Module: SNOMED CT core
Descriptions:
| Inbound Relationships | Type | Active | Source | Characteristic | Refinability | Group |
| Transluminal insertion of aortic balloon pump | Is a | False | Implantation of heart assist system | Inferred relationship | Some | |
| Transluminal insertion of intraventricular pump | Is a | True | Implantation of heart assist system | Inferred relationship | Some | |
| VAD - Implantation of ventricular assist device | Is a | True | Implantation of heart assist system | Inferred relationship | Some | |
| Insertion of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (procedure) | Is a | False | Implantation of heart assist system | Inferred relationship | Some | |
| Removal of heart assist system with replacement | Is a | False | Implantation of heart assist system | Inferred relationship | Some | |
| Implantation and connection of device for temporary cardiac support (procedure) | Is a | True | Implantation of heart assist system | Inferred relationship | Some |
This concept is not in any reference sets