The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 36, 228-230, Copyright © 1983 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Clinical evaluation of a new temporary pacemaker wire
A Aris, ML Camara, JM Padro, J Oriol Bonnin, J Oriol Sole and JM Caralps
A newly designed temporary pacemaker wire has been tested in 20 patients
who underwent open-heart operations. This new device has a small tip that
stays securely buried in the myocardium, thus greatly reducing the risk of
accidental dislodgment. In addition, the increase in thresholds during the
postoperative period is slighter than with the standard electrode.