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Programmability: a clinical approach.

R G Hauser
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Programmability is a vital characteristic of any implantable pacing system. It allows the physician to alter or adjust pulse-generator behavior at any time during or after pacemaker insertion. This capability has been shown to reduce the need for reoperation to correct sensing and pacing malfunctions. Moreover, programmability can be utilized to prolong battery life, evaluate lead-electrode performance, and individualize the pacemaker prescription.

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R G Hauser. 1985. Programmability: a clinical approach.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3910237/

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