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KMID : 1011920100110030016
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International Journal of Arrhythmia
2010 Volume.11 No. 3 p.16 ~ p.22
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Permanent cardiac pacing
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Sung Jung-Hoon
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Abstract
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Modern pacemaker technology has improved the duration and quality of life for individuals with bradyarrhythmias. The use of cardiac pacemaker in patients with bradyarrhythmias has become increasingly popular ever since its introduction in 1952. A cardiac pacemaker system consists of a cardiac pulse generator, lead electrode and a software of these devices. Each of these devices helps decipher the intrinsic electrical signals within the heart and provide necessary impulses to synchronize cardiac activity. Patient’s systemic well being, as well as predictive clinical progression, existence of various arrthymias such as atrial tachycardia/fibrillation, possibility of returning to sinus rhythm, atrioventricular synchrony, requirement for atrial pace regulation and chronotrophic variability, should be taken into account prior to insertion of artificial
pacemaker and adequate post-implantation follow up is crucial.
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KEYWORD
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bradyarrhythmia, cardiac pacemaker, pulse generator, lead electrode
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