Pacing systems components

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This chapter discusses in further detail the components of the modern pacing system and the significant evolution that has occurred since its inception. The emphasis here is on system operation an in-depth discussion of the fundamental electrophysiology of tissue stimulation can be found in Ellenbogen et al. (2007). 

Support of this research was provided under the Generic Technology component of the Industry Research and Development Act 1986 (Australia), in conjunction with Telectronics Pacing Systems, Terumo (Australia) Ltd., and Cyanamid Australia Pty. Ltd. We thank Donna McIntosh, Edith Cheong, Kate Noble, and Vicki Tatarinoff for technical assistance. 

Whenever electricity flows across a circuit, there is a resistance to flow encountered by the electrons. For pacing systems, the resistance is determined by the complex interaction of multiple components. Because some of these components are also characterized by the ability to retain charge or capacitance, the term impedance is preferred. At the time of lead implantation, it is this complicated series of resistance and capacitance factors that are measured and are referred to as system impedance. For a pacing circuit, the system impedance has five basic components a low, purely resistive conductor impedance, a high cathode electrode impedance, complex polarization effects at the electrode-tissue interface, a low tissue impedance, and the anode electrode impedance (Fig. 1.3). 

Figure 1 Representation of a bilateral pacing system. Note the following components—transmitter, antenna, receiver, and electrode. Source From Avery Biomedical Devices.

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Conduction system abnormalities are common in chronic heart failure, occurring in 15-30% of the population with low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) [1-3]. The prevalence in ischemic heart disease is roughly similar to that seen in other forms of dilated cardiomyopathy. Conduction system disease can occur both at the time of an acute myocardial infarction as well as slowly progressing in chronic ischemic heart disease. Intraventricular conduction delays are associated with a poor prognosis in heart failure, with up to a 70% increase in the risk of death, and are also more prevalent in patients with advanced symptoms [2,4]. In ischemic heart disease, all components of the conduction system are at risk of ischemic injury, from the sinoatrial node to the His-Pukinje system. These conduction system abnormalities have the potential to impair cardiac function by a number of mechanisms. Since conduction abnormalities impair cardiac function, it is logical that pacing therapies to correct or improve these conduction abnormalities may improve cardiac function. 

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