title: Electrode-heart interface: definition of the ideal electrode.
abstract: In dual-chamber pacing in order to maintain the advantages of small pulse generator size and volume, and increased longevity, it becomes necessary to reduce pulse generator output. This may be accomplished by optimizing the electrode-heart interface. New electrode designs may reduce polarization losses; perhaps even newer materials should be considered. The results of accumulated data must be applicable to long-term pacing.
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002244:Carbon / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000379:methods*; D004553:Electric Conductivity; D004558:Electric Stimulation / Q000295:instrumentation; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D008564:Membrane Potentials; D008955:Models, Cardiovascular; D009200:Myocardial Contraction; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology; D010984:Platinum / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D010984:Platinum; D002244:Carbon