Transtelephonic implantable pacemaker analysis system
Definition
An assembly of devices designed to analyse the performance of an implanted pacemaker based on electrocardiographic measurements that can be monitored transtelephonically. It typically includes a computer-based pacemaker analyser, a 12-lead electrocardiograph (ECG), and a transtelephonic receiver and/or transmitter. It provides data taken directly from the patient (e.g., ECG electrodes are applied to the patient and a test magnet is placed over the pacemaker to activate it) or a pacemaker programmer. Signals are sent to the receiver where pacemaker function information is displayed. This system may also include a database that collects and stores patient data.