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[Experiences with telemetry-supported pacemaker controls in patients with VVI pacemakers]
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|September 20, 1985
Summary
Telemetry-supported pacemaker control using the VVI-pacemaker Quantum demonstrated effective programming and defect identification. The Osypka spiral electrode VY showed distinct electrical properties compared to others, influencing pacemaker settings.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Context:
- Evaluated telemetry-supported pacemaker control in 55 patients with VVI-pacemaker Quantum (Intermedics) between 6-24 months post-implantation.
- Telemetry function was crucial for programming, diagnosing defects, and characterizing pacemaker electrodes.
Purpose:
- To assess the efficacy of telemetry for pacemaker management.
- To compare the electrical characteristics of different pacemaker electrodes.
Summary:
- The Osypka spiral electrode VY exhibited lower impedance and higher pulse width/charge threshold than Encor and Polyflex electrodes.
- Pacemaker pulse amplitude was set to 2.7 V in 69% of patients, and 5.4 V in the remainder.
- Pacemaker sensing thresholds ranged from 2.4 to 3.0 mV. Three patients experienced pacemaker issues.
Impact:
- Provides insights into pacemaker electrode performance and telemetry utility in clinical practice.
- Highlights the importance of appropriate pacemaker programming and defect identification for patient outcomes.