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O Petrucci1, P P de Oliveira, M A Volpe

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Rate-responsive pacemakers are advanced, but biosensor selection remains key. A patient experienced pacemaker malfunction due to muscle stimulation, requiring sensitivity reduction.

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  • Cardiology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Implantable Devices

Background:

  • Rate-responsive pacemakers represent a significant advancement in cardiac pacing.
  • Optimal biosensor selection for these devices is an ongoing area of research.
  • Complete heart block necessitates pacemaker implantation for hemodynamic stability.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old woman with a history of surgical correction for interventricular septal defect presented with a responsive pacemaker.
  • The implanted pacemaker exhibited inappropriate high-frequency chronotropic response.
  • This malfunction was attributed to biosensing issues, specifically muscle stimulation in the generator pocket.

Findings:

  • Pacemaker biosensing malfunction led to an excessive heart rate response.
  • The patient's condition required immediate management to ensure maternal and fetal well-being.
  • A palliative approach involving reduced biosensing sensitivity was implemented.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the challenges in pacemaker biosensor calibration and function.
  • Effective management of pacemaker-induced complications is crucial for patient care.
  • Further research into advanced biosensor technology is warranted to improve pacemaker performance and patient outcomes.