Method and apparatus for detecting amplitude loss in cardiac pac

Details Method and apparatus for detecting amplitude loss in cardiac pac Method and apparatus for detecting amplitude loss in cardiac pac

1996-09-16

1998-02-03

Kamm, William E.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

A61N 137

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057139318

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for detecting loss of cardiac pacing pulse amplitude includes a comparator for comparing the actual pulse voltage to a reference voltage. In one advantageous embodiment, the reference voltage is determined as a percentage of the programmed pulse amplitude. The comparison of the reference voltage and the actual voltage is latched at the time when a pulse is actually created to produce a signal indicative of whether the amplitude of the actual pulse exceeds the reference. When the amplitude falls below the reference, the system may take corrective action.

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