Pacemaker diagnostics: an aid to patient follow-up

Given the strengths and weaknesses of each of the different counters, access to all the counters virtually simultaneously in an implanted devices provides the best overall assessment of the pacing system behavior. With access to this technology, the need for routine Hotter monitoring and even exercise tests may be eliminated. Combining the real-time diagnostics including the measured data, event markers and electrogram telemetry with the event counter overview of pacing system performance allows the clinical staff caring for the patient to provide a comprehensive evaluation in a very cost effective manner.