The detection of impending failure in implanted pacemakers. Issue 1 (January 1969)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Davies, J. G.; Siddons, Harold
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 24:Issue 1(1969)
• Page Start: 74
• Page End: 77
• Publication Date: 1969-01
• Subjects: Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thx.24.1.74
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : As implantable pacemakers last a variable time, it is desirable to be able to foretell when each individual pacemaker is nearing the end of its life. A test which detects a number of different impending electronic failures including battery depletion is described. The test requires only standard laboratory equipment and has been used for four years as a three-monthly procedure in an out-patient clinic. In 17 of 19 consecutive patients the test has enabled a change of pacemaker to be carried out electively. rather than after an arbitrary period or as an emergency when pacing has failed.