Auto mode

Hi could anyone explain the auto mode on a DDD bi ventricle pacemaker in basic terms.  I have had mine turned on and off.  It is much better when it is off but I do not fully understand what the mode does.

Thanks 

2 Comments

Sorry. No I can't explain it but...

by Gotrhythm - 2018-06-07 14:49:00

I did find this article   https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-011-5254-9_52

The article explains it and then discusses some of the benefits and pitfalls of auto mode.

I gathered that how well it works depends very much on which type(s) of arrythmia you have.

You can find a general description of the different modes DDD, AAIR etc on  youtube. I've lost the URL but typing in pacemaker modes youtube should take you to it.

AMS mode

by AgentX86 - 2018-06-07 22:45:11

Here is a short discussion.  Seems like a good idea but like many other good ideas, the implementation may leave something to be desired.

...and then I forgot to add the link...

<https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-011-5254-9_52>

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