Biventricular Pacemakers Sensing
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چکیده
Left ventricular pacemaker lead technology was evolving and different types of pacemaker lead were successively used. Sensing was modified according with this evolution, starting with initial experience that utilized epicardical left ventricular pacing through leads positioned at limited thoracotomy [1] . In other experiences a lead specifically designed for left atrial pacing via CS was used. This tine-free lead has a bipolar, coaxial polyurethane-coating with a 5.8 mm non-steroid eluting canted electrode tip [2-3]
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