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Detection of AV Impulse Frequency and Verification of Pacemaker Battery Status

Authors:
Ivana Galova
Michal Gala
Martin Augustynek
Martin Cerny
Marek Penhaker

Keywords: electrocardiography; single chamber pacemaker; dual chamber pacemaker; pulse width; battery

Abstract:
Pacemaker therapy has irreplaceable position in therapy of many cardiac diseases. The lifetime of implantable devices is several years and functionality depends on the battery condition. The verification of pacemaker battery is possible using portable pacemaker programmers manufactured for specific pacemakers. This option is costly for the general public. An alternative approach is to analyze the patient’s electrocardiogram. This article deals with possibilities and methods of pacemaker battery state verifying using stimulation pulse width detection. Future plans include the construction of a small and embedded device, enabling general physicians and patients to obtain on-demand information about the battery status of the pacemaker.

Pages: 34 to 38

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2014

Publication date: April 20, 2014

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4383

ISBN: 978-1-61208-335-3

Location: Chamonix, France

Dates: from April 20, 2014 to April 24, 2014