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5. Battery, Pulse and Lead Data

The following pulse, battery and lead data can be measured noninvasively by means of analog telemetry:

Table 25. Measurable Parameters of Analog Telemetry
ParametersMeasuring Unit

Battery voltage

V

Battery impedance

kΩ

Battery current

µA

Pulse voltage

V

Pulse current

mA

Pulse energy

µJ

Pulse charge

µC

Lead impedance

5.1Threshold Test - Testing the Pacing

Function

Stratos CRT-Ps are equipped with a high-precision threshold test with a resolution of 0.1 V ranging from 0.1 V to 7.2 V. The threshold test is activated as a temporary program whose specific operation is defined by the applicable software version. The threshold is determined by observing the ECG. Likewise, all determinations of threshold or threshold margin, by any means, should only be performed by use of temporary programming to permit immediate reactivation of the permanent program in case of loss of capture. Removal of the programmer head immediately stops the test and reactivates the permanent program. Please refer to the appropriate software technical manual for a description of the threshold test operation.

The threshold test should be performed with the pulse width programmed to the same value as that selected for the permanent program. To ensure pacing, the pacing rate of the threshold test program should exceed the patient's intrinsic rate.