The pacing rate must be controlled on the basis of the clinical condition. The programmable pacemaker is available for this purpose.
Eighty-five patients in our Surgery have undergone implantation of 119 programmable pacemakers (Cordis Omni-Stanicor 162C, D, 190A: 105 generators, Edwards Prolith 215: 4 generators, Intermedics InterLith-RP: 10 generators).
All programming systems have been fully programmed on the basis of hemodynamic examination, clinical condition, or for the reduction of complaints induced by artificial pacing (e. g. palpitation) and for the purpose of carrying out some clinical examination.
No programming trouble or interference has been experienced.
