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antitachycardia pacing, cardioversion, or defibrillation. Additionally, high-energy induced or
conducted currents can reset the programmed parameters and damage the pulse generator and
tissue surrounding the implanted lead electrodes.
Device Communication
Communication with the device can be affected by electrical interference and strong magnetic
fields. If this is a problem, turn off nearby electrical equipment or move it away from the patient
and the programmer. If the problem persists, contact Abbott Medical.
Additional Pacemaker
These devices provide bradycardia pacing. If another pacemaker is used, it should have a bipolar
pacing reset mode and be programmed for bipolar pacing to minimize the possibility of the output
pulses being detected by the device.
External Defibrillators
External defibrillation may damage the pulse generator. It may also result in temporary or
permanent myocardial damage at the electrode-tissue interface or temporarily or permanently
elevated pacing capture thresholds. Minimize current flowing through the pulse generator and lead
system by following these precautions when using external defibrillation on a patient with a pulse
generator:
- Position defibrillator paddles as far from the pulse generator as possible (a minimum of 13