Stratos LV/LV-T Technical Manual 83

CAUTION

Pulse Amplitude – Programming of pulse amplitudes, higher than 4.8 V, in combination with long pulse widths and/or high pacing rates can lead to premature activation of the replacement indicator. If a pulse amplitude of 7.2 V or higher is programmed and high pacing rates are reached, output amplitudes may differ from programmed values.

Programming Modifications – Extreme programming changes should only be made after careful clinical assessment. Clinical judgment should be used when programming permanent pacing rates below 40 ppm or above 100 ppm.

2.4.2 Sensitivity

The parameter “sensitivity” is used to set the pulse generator’s threshold for detecting intracardiac signals. The lower the programmed sensitivity values the higher the device’s sensitivity.

If intracardiac signals are of low amplitude, a change to a higher sensitivity (lower value) may be indicated. Conversely, if the sensing amplifier is responding to extraneous signals, such as artifacts or interference, a change to a lower sensitivity (higher value) may resolve the difficulty. In dual chamber sensing modes, the sensitivity values for the atrial and ventricular channels are independently programmable. With Unipolar programming, the highest possible sensitivity setting is 1.0 mV.

2.4.3 Lead Polarity

The programmed lead polarity determines whether the CRT-P senses or paces in a unipolar or bipolar configuration. Lead polarity can be programmed separately for sensing and pacing in all three chambers.

CAUTION

Atrial Sensitivity – In dual chamber systems, the atrial sensitivity of 0.1 mV should only be programmed in conjunction with a bipolar lead configuration.