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Computerised assessment of cardiac pacemaker performance

J L Black, D W Collins

    International Journal of Bio-Medical Computing
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    An automated cardiac pacemaker assessment system was developed for fast, accurate bench and implanted pacemaker testing. The system analyzes pulse width, rate, and energy, providing graphical ECG and pacemaker pulse data.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Medical Device Technology
    • Clinical Engineering

    Background:

    • Cardiac pacemakers require regular assessment to ensure optimal patient function and safety.
    • Existing pacemaker testing methods can be time-consuming and may lack comprehensive data analysis.
    • Automated systems offer potential for improved efficiency and accuracy in device evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the design and implementation of an automated on-line cardiac pacemaker assessment system.
    • To develop software for both in-vitro (bench) and in-vivo (implanted) pacemaker testing.
    • To evaluate the system's ease of use, speed, and accuracy.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a PDP 11/40 computer system for the automated on-line assessment.

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  • Developed distinct testing programs for benchtop and implanted pacemaker evaluations.
  • Enabled testing of both fixed-rate and demand-type pacemakers.
  • Integrated a computer graphics terminal for data visualization.

    • Main Results:

    • The system provides accurate and rapid assessment of cardiac pacemakers.
    • Key parameters such as pulse width, rate, and pulse energy are extracted.
    • Graphical representations of the patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) and pacemaker pulse are generated.
    • The system is user-friendly for both bench and implanted device testing.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed automated on-line system offers a significant improvement for cardiac pacemaker assessment.
    • The system's accuracy, speed, and graphical output enhance diagnostic capabilities.
    • This technology facilitates efficient and reliable evaluation of various pacemaker types in clinical settings.