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Inhibition of demand pacemakers caused by potentials associated with inspiration.

Year: 1976

Type: article

Abstract: A 69-year-old man with a permanent demand pacemaker and a unipolar electrode system had intermittent failure of pacing during deep inspiration. Pacing was not interrupted when the unit was switched to fixed rate mode by an external magnet. Thus, the problem was not caused by a change in electrode position or to a loose connexion. The likely cause was inhibition by non-cardiac potentials, possibly myopotentials associated with respiration.

Source: Heart

DOI: 10.1136/hrt.38.2.211

Authors: T Peter, R Harper, G Sloman

Institution: The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2104974430