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REVIEW OF 7 CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY STIMULATORS

Lookup NU author(s): Emeritus Professor Alan MurrayORCiD

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Abstract

Seven cardiac electrophysiology stimulators from four manufacturers (Biotronik, Bloom, Digitimer and Medtronic) in common current use are reviewed. The stimulators differ in the features provided and the design adopted to achieve these features. The number of output channels ranges from one to four, the number of extra-stimuli available ranges from two to six, and these can be delivered as a variety of sequences. Some of the stimulators (Digitimer and Bloom) are modular while others (Biotronik and Medtronic 532 series) are of an integrated design comprising a single physical unit. The design of the Medtronic EP-2 has both integrated and modular characteristics. The features of the stimulators associated with input, output, control and the user interface are specifically reviewed. The features are also compared against the published recommendations of the American Heart Association. In addition, a summary of stimulator user comments from a number of electrophysiology centres is presented. All of the stimulators fulfil, or are close to fulfilling, basic electrophysiological requirements, but some provide more complex facilities such as would be required by specialist centres.


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Author(s): MCLAUGHLIN NB, GRIFFITHS CJ, CAMPBELL RWF, MURRAY A

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT

Year: 1993

Volume: 14

Issue: 1

Pages: 57-69

Print publication date: 01/02/1993

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