Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Charge levels in programmable pacemakers.

D Morse, P Spagna, G M Lemole

    Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Atherogenesis and Lymphstasis...Connecting the Dots.

    Lymphology·2018
    Same author

    Characterizing the tissue dielectric constant of skin basal cell cancer lesions.

    Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)·2018
    Same author

    Development of a bioluminescence assay for aldehyde pheromones of insects : II. Analysis of pheromone glands.

    Journal of chemical ecology·2014
    Same author

    Development of a bioluminescence assay for aldehyde pheromones of insects : III. Analysis of airborne pheromone.

    Journal of chemical ecology·2014
    Same author

    Pheromone biosynthesis and role of functional groups in pheromone specificity.

    Journal of chemical ecology·2013
    Same author

    Differences in oxidase and esterase activities involved in pheromone biosynthesis in two species ofChoristoneura.

    Journal of chemical ecology·2013

    Accurate charge tables improve programmable pacemaker settings. This precise determination enhances pacemaker longevity by reducing the margin between threshold and setting.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Medical Devices
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Programmable pacemakers require precise energy management for optimal function and longevity.
    • Determining the appropriate charge margin is critical to prevent under- or over-stimulation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a method for calculating the charge in a series of programmable pacemakers.
    • To introduce accurate charge tables for improved pacemaker management.
    • To enable more precise determination of the margin between threshold and pacemaker settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Development and construction of accurate charge tables.
    • Demonstration of charge table utilization through practical examples.
    • Calculation of charge based on pacemaker specifications and threshold requirements.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • The constructed charge tables allow for precise determination of the pacemaker threshold margin.
    • This precision facilitates a reduction in the threshold-pacemaker setting margin.
    • Reduced margins contribute to increased pacemaker longevity.

    Conclusions:

    • The described method and charge tables offer a significant improvement in programmable pacemaker management.
    • Precise charge calculation is key to optimizing pacemaker performance and extending device lifespan.
    • This approach supports enhanced patient care through more reliable and longer-lasting pacemaker therapy.