Pacemaker electrodes and problems related to cardiac pacing and sensing: current solutions and future trends
Pioger, G.; Garberoglio, B.
Life Support Systems the Journal of the European Society for Artificial Organs 2(3): 169-181
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0261-989X PMID: 6503346 Document Number: 224278
The current status of cardiac electrical stimulation requires electrodes improvements both in pacing and sensing features. A short overview of today's electrode problems and solutions is followed by the presentation of a new pyrocarbon tip lead. The new tip material and the conception of the lead allow an increase in energy transfer efficiency and a retention of good sensing properties. Clinical experience confirms theoretical expectations. New methods for tissue reaction limitation are under evaluation.