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J Galecka

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PubMed1993

[Non-invasive programmed transthoracic ventricular stimulation].

In 10 healthy volunteers programmed transthoracic stimulation of the ventricles was performed using two commercially available non-invasive pacemakers. The connection of the oesophageal stimulator SP-5 with the transthoracic ventricular stimulator NP-4D made it possible to obtain a two-lead ECG tracing without artefacts. The quality of the obtained tracings (surface tracing and oesophageal tracing) made it possible to assess accurately the ventriculo-atrial conduction. The examinations performed indicate the practical use of combined oesophageal and transthoracic stimulation during non-invasive diagnosis.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

[Comparison of the properties of spot and ring electrodes in transesophageal cardiac pacing].

The authors compare diagnostic oesophageal pacing of the left atrium by a ring and spot electrode using poles with an area of 20 mm2 oriented towards the left atrium. The examination was made in 15 volunteers, aged 37 +/- 5 years (range 28-43 years). In different depths of the oesophagus the threshold of stimulation was assessed (PS) and the threshold of perception of stimulation (PV) of the left atrium. At each of the examined levels the amplitude of waves A and V was determined as well as the A/V ratio. The change from a ring to a spot electrode reduces the PS from 12.2 +/- 2:3 (8.0-15.0 O) mA to 8.0 +/- 1.3 (6.0-10.0) mA. When the spot electrode is used, the difference between PS and PV is markedly reduced; one third of the examined subjects can be stimulated without subjective perception. The amplitude of the A wave recorded by means of the spot electrode was not reduced, as compared with the ring electrode and the optimal A/V ratio above 2:1 was recorded by the spot electrode on a longer section of the oesophagus. Evidence was also provided that the lowest PS is 3-4 cm beneath the site of recording of the maximum amplitude of wave A.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

[Esophageal stimulation of the heart: importance of the artifact inhibition system impulse in the quality of the ECG tracing from the stimulating electrode in the esophagus].

The use of diagnostic possibilities of oesophageal stimulation of the heart depends on obtaining a readable and stable electrocardiogram from the stimulating electrode. The objective of the evaluating the importance of the electronic system eliminating the artefact of the stimulating impulse from the oesophageal tracing was to compare the quality of records obtained by the new and the traditional method. For stimulation an oesophageal cardiostimulator SP-5 manufactured by OBR, TEMED Zabrze was used. The atria and ventricles were stimulated by a fixed frequency and individual timed stimuli. In 58 subjects the tracings of the oesophageal ECG during stimulation of the atria were compared and in 45 subjects during oesophageal stimulation of the ventricles. The quality of the obtained tracings was evaluated by four grades where the first three grades include tracings not suitable for diagnostic interpretation. Contrary to the traditional method, the new method for obtaining tracings made it possible to obtain tracings the quality of which was in all instances suitable for interpretation. The assembled results provide evidence, due to the new system of recording, that there are great opportunities to extend diagnostic possibilities of oesophageal stimulation of the heart.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1990

The effect of suppression of the distortion artifact during transcutaneous pacing on the shape of the QRS complex.

The quality of the ECG recording during transcutaneous pacing was evaluated in six healthy volunteers. The transcutaneous pacing stimulator was an NP4D special unit to which was attached an electronic suppressor of artifact generated by the transcutaneous stimulating impulse. The relationship between this suppression of artifact distortion and the resulting QRS complex was analyzed. The results revealed that the suppression time (described as a 2-mm oscillation from 100-Hz frequency) was required for ECG distortion elimination and that this is dependent on the threshold of ventricular pacing. The width of the resulting QRS complex diminishes as the suppression is extended over 110 ms. These results suggest the necessity of individual adjustment of the suppression time so that the efficacy of transcutaneous pacing is adequately assessed.

Adult↗