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Device Type | Pacemaker |
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Model | Adapta Series |
Manufacturer | Medtronic |
Rate Response | Yes |
Wireless Telemetry | Yes |
MRI Compatibility | Conditional |
Therapy | Pacing |
Mode | AAI, VVI, DDD |
Programmability | Fully programmable |
Battery Type | Lithium-based |
Battery Longevity | Up to 10 years (depending on model and usage) |
Details on the two separate guides providing information on pacemakers and programming.
Overview of the Pacemaker Reference Guide's scope and content.
Overview of the Pacemaker Programming Guide's scope and content.
Explanation of new nomenclature for product battery life terms based on CENELEC standard.
Provides an introduction to pacemaker modes as an aid to pacing mode selection.
Guidance on selecting pacing modes, recommending TherapyGuide for suggestions.
Information on the indicated uses for Medtronic Adapta/Versa/Sensia/Relia pacemakers.
Information on contraindications for pacemaker use and specific modes.
Description of the DDDR pacing mode, including tracking and sensor-indicated rates.
Description of the DDD pacing mode, including atrial synchronous and AV sequential pacing.
Description of the DDIR pacing mode, featuring dual chamber, sensor-driven pacing.
Description of AAIR and ADIR modes for atrial-based rate responsive pacing.
Explains rate response for cardiac pacing support at submaximal and maximal rates.
Details on how pacemakers operate in rate responsive modes until implant detection is complete.
Describes how Rate Profile Optimization adapts rate response levels using sensor rate profiles.
Explains how activity sensor-based pacing is controlled by programmable parameters.
Overview of programmable rates controlling pacemaker timing.
Determines time between atrial event and ventricular stimulus delivery.
Mimics physiologic response by shortening AV intervals as heart rate increases.
Disables sensing for programmable or nonprogrammable intervals to block unwanted signals.
Intervals where sensed events do not affect timing operations, preventing inappropriate signals.
Describes pacemaker behavior at high atrial rates, determined by TARP and Upper Tracking Rate.
A 30-minute period verifying lead connection by measuring impedance and activating features.
Pacemakers automatically configure pacing and sensing polarities via the Lead Monitor feature.
Measures lead impedances and enables switching bipolar pacing/sensing to unipolar if needed.
Monitors pacing thresholds and automatically adjusts output for optimal capture.
Automatically adjusts sensitivities to maintain an adequate sensing margin for sensed events.
Programmable feature to prevent tracking of paroxysmal atrial tachycardias.
Promotes intrinsic conduction by reducing unnecessary RV pacing, providing atrial-based pacing with RV backup.
Prevents triggering atrial tachycardias by atrial pacing stimulus within the relative refractory period.
Automatic feature to detect and interrupt pacemaker-mediated tachycardias (PMTs).
Prevents tracking of retrograde P waves generated by PVCs, helping prevent PMTs.
Programmable feature to prevent ventricular asystole due to inappropriate inhibition of pacing.
Improves hemodynamics by providing preference to sinus activation over sensor-driven pacing.
Provides backup pacing and prevents symptoms from significant heart rate drops.
Process of establishing telemetry by positioning the programming head over the implant site.
Overview of telemetered programmed parameters, battery status, and device identification.
Telemetered values for battery parameters, pacing outputs, and leads for system assessment.
Provides depictions of paced and sensed events aiding pacemaker timing evaluation.
Real-time waveform of cardiac activity detected by leads, configurable for atrial, ventricular, or dual EGM.
Describes how the pacemaker switches to an asynchronous mode and paces at the magnet rate.
Parameters can be programmed temporarily for diagnostic purposes or effect testing.
A safety feature that resets device parameters to provide basic functionality upon exposure to extreme conditions.
Establishes time for scheduled device replacement when battery is nearly depleted.
Overview of the two types of diagnostics: automatic and clinician-selected.
Shows heart rate distribution and percentage of paced/sensed beats for evaluating rate response.
Counts and collects AV conduction sequences, classifying them by rate range and sequence type.
Records sensor rates, classifying them by rate ranges for evaluating Rate Profile Optimization.
Detects episodes of atrial or ventricular tachycardia, recording summary and detailed data.
General steps for troubleshooting pacemaker problems: define, identify cause, correct.
Identifies potential causes of electrical problems like undersensing, oversensing, and noncapture.
Identifies common causes of hemodynamic problems such as pacemaker syndrome and inappropriate rate response.
Explains the four attributes defining model family, pacing capability, battery type, and lead type.
Identifies pacemaker models using radiopaque code blocks displayed on X-rays.
Provides physical dimensions (height, length, width, mass, volume) for various pacemaker models.
Details shipping parameter settings and Medtronic nominal parameter settings for various series.
Lists parameter settings for partial and full electrical resets.
Defines emergency pacing parameters (VVI mode, high output) for pacemaker-dependent patients.
Estimates pacemaker service life from implant to RRT/ERI based on model and serial number prefix.
Establishes the time for scheduled device replacement when battery is nearly depleted.
Lists the types of batteries used in Adapta/Versa/Sensia/Relia pacemakers and their capacities.
Details Magnet Mode operations in dual and single chamber pacemaker modes.
Includes Marker Channel, Extended Telemetry, Electrograms, Battery/Lead info, and Patient data telemetry.
Describes automatic diagnostics collected by the pacemaker, with programmable parameters.
Details clinician-selected diagnostics programmed via Data Collection/Setup for detailed data analysis.
Details all programmable parameters, including modes, rates, and features.
Provides guidelines for adjusting ADL Response and Exertion Response parameters via Optimization.
Covers device operation warnings, pacemaker-dependent patient considerations, and medical therapy hazards.
Includes guidelines for handling, storage, medical treatments, and environments.
Lists potential issues like battery depletion, component failure, sensor issues, and EMI effects.
Steps for replacing a pacemaker, including lead evaluation and connector checks.
Topics for clinician discussion with patients before discharge, including symptoms and activity.