Development and successful preclinical testing of an implantable synchronous pacemaker for complete heart block in a dog model.
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Supports further development of synchronous pacemakers; leaves open translation from canine model to patients with complete heart block.
An implantable, synchronous cardiac pacemaker for long-term correction of complete heart block has been developed. It has been successfully used in dogs for periods up to eight months. The performance of the pacemaker during normal sinus rhythm and atrial arrhythmias is illustrated with electrocardiograms. After implantation of the pacemaker, the dogs have returned to completely normal activity and have tolerated all physical exercises well. [see figure in the PDF file]
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