title: How should the software pacemaker be programmed during manufacturing and after implantation?
abstract: The different possibilities for programming modern pacemakers are discussed. A pacemaker based on hardware alone provides highly reliable pacing within narrow limits. On the other hand, a totally software-based pacemaker would provide maximum flexibility in terms of programming but would remain more susceptible to errors in software. A middle solution might be one that divides the program between passive ROM and active RAM memories. This alternative may provide sophistication without sacrificing safety.
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000503:physiopathology; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000379:methods; D003201:Computers; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004594:Electrophysiology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006321:Heart / Q000503:physiopathology; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008838:Microcomputers; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D012984:Software