Trends in Cardiac Pacemaker Batteries
2004
Trends in Cardiac Pacemaker Batteries
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Author Information
Author(s): Mallela Venkateswara Sarma, Ilankumaran V, Rao N. Srinivasa
Primary Institution: Caledonian College of Engineering
Conclusion
The study reviews the evolution of battery technologies for cardiac pacemakers and discusses future alternatives to lithium iodine batteries.
Supporting Evidence
- About 600,000 pacemakers are implanted each year worldwide.
- The lithium iodine battery, introduced in 1972, significantly extended the life of pacemaker batteries.
- Improvements in battery technology have led to better reliability and longevity for cardiac pacemakers.
Takeaway
This paper talks about how batteries for heart pacemakers have changed over time and what new types might be used in the future.
Methodology
The paper reviews historical and current battery technologies used in cardiac pacemakers.
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