Method and apparatus for testing compatibility of lead polarity

Details Method and apparatus for testing compatibility of lead polarity Method and apparatus for testing compatibility of lead polarity

1993-08-02

1995-07-11

Kamm, William E.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

607 37, 607 27, A61N 1362

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054316928

ABSTRACT:
A cardiac stimulation device includes a system for testing lead polarity and determining whether the programmed polarity configuration is compatible with an attached pacing and sensing lead. The lead polarity test is based on a measurement of lead impedance performed during the delivery of a pacing pulse. Since the polarity test consists of lead impedance measurements for all polarity configurations, including incompatible configurations, the system provides for backup pacing pulses in a safe configuration to assure pacing support of a patient during all cardiac cycles.

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