Z95: Presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts
Presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts (Z95) identifies a group of medical conditions signifying that a patient has undergone a cardiovascular surgery where an artificial device or a graft has been inserted. These surgeries are generally carried out to manage serious heart and blood vessel diseases. Post-surgery, the body incorporates these implants and grafts as part of its system helping to control and restore the normal blood flow or heart function. This group, however, is not a disease entity itself, rather an indicator of surgical intervention. The implants can include pacemakers or defibrillators, while grafts might be a part of bypass surgeries or vascular aneurysm repair. Symptoms vary widely and are often in relation with the original disease that warranted the implant or graft operation. Over time, the patient's quality of life and cardiovascular health can significantly improve, however, lifetime monitoring and follow-ups are usually required.
Z95.0: Presence of electronic cardiac devices
Z95.1: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Z95.2: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Z95.3: Presence of xenogenic heart valve
Z95.4: Presence of other heart-valve replacement
Z95.5: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
Z95.8: Presence of other cardiac and vascular implants and grafts
Z95.9: Presence of cardiac and vascular implant and graft, unspecified
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