A Closer Look

A Closer Look articles provide educational/training information on a variety of topics to better understand the function of Boston Scientific Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) products. For more information about any of these topics, please contact Technical Services at +32 2 416 7222 or email eurtechservice@bsci.com.

Defibrillation Therapy	Pacing Therapy	Programmers/ Accessories	Title
Implant/Explant Procedures			Back to Top
x			Early Removal of an ICD or CRT-D From Storage Mode 9 April 2009
x	x		Secure the RV Lead First When Connecting Leads to the Header of a CRT Device 27 March 2009
x			CONTAK RENEWAL 3 and 4: Tighten All 8 Setscrews 24 March 2009
x			Proper Insertion and Configuration of Defibrillation (Shocking) Leads 18 March 2009
x			Connecting Leads to Boston Scientific ICDs and CRT-Ds with White Seal Plugs 21 August 2008 VIDEO: Steps for Connecting Leads to Boston Scientific ICDs and CRT-Ds with White Seal Plugs
x			Appropriately Programming A Dual-Chamber ICD or Multi-Chamber CRT-D When Atrial Information is Not Needed 24 September 2007
x	x		Programming Considerations When an LV Lead is Not Used 24 September 2007
Defibrillation Therapy	Pacing Therapy	Programmers/ Accessories	Title
How to...			Back to Top
x	x	x	External Printer Guide for the ZOOM LATITUDE Programmer 2 June 2009
x			Using a Magnet to Temporarily Inhibit Tachy Therapy or Change Tachy Therapy to Off 9 March 2009
x			Saving ICD and CRT-D Data 9 December 2008
		x	Intermedics Model Rx2000 and Rx5000 Programmer Maintenance 9 December 2008
x	x		Pacemaker, Defibrillator, and Lead Explant and Return Guidelines 20 October 2008
x		x	ZIP Wandless Telemetry and the ZOOM LATITUDE Programmer 17 September 2008
x	x	x	Bi-directional Torque Wrenches and Setscrews 18 July 2008
x	x		CPR and External Defibrillation for Pacemaker and/or Defibrillator Patients 30 June 2008
		x	Model 3120 ZOOM LATITUDE Programmer Maintenance 2 April 2008
x			Programming a Boston Scientific Defibrillator to Inhibit Tachy Therapy Using a Magnet 22 January 2008
x	x		Loosening Stuck Setscrews 24 September 2007
Defibrillation Therapy	Pacing Therapy	Programmers/ Accessories	Title
Troubleshooting			Back to Top
x			Evaluating Lead EGM Signals with COGNIS and TELIGEN Devices 26 May 2009
x	x		Left Ventricular Protection Period (LVPP) During LV Threshold Testing 26 February 2009
x			Beeping Tones Associated with "Out-of-Range" Shock Lead Impedance 2 February 2009
x			Cross-Chamber Blanking Periods in ICDs and CRT-Ds 19 December 2008
	x		Understanding the Safety Switch Feature 8 October 2007
x	x		Diaphragm Stimulation During Daily LV Lead Impedance Measurements 26 September 2008
	x		Interpreting Electrogram Storage Initiated by Threshold Testing in PDM and PDII Pacemakers 15 September 2008
x			Shock Impedance Testing at Implant for COGNIS CRT-Ds and TELIGEN ICDs 21 August 2008
x			Shorted Shock Lead Warning Screen 25 July 2008
x	x		Atrial and Ventricular Rates Below the Programmed Lower Rate Limit 25 June 2008
x	x		Preventing & Detecting Oversensing Due to Damaged, Torn or Missing Seal Plugs 24 September 2007
x	x		Interpreting Pacemaker Mediated Tachycardia (PMT) Episodes at Follow-up 24 September 2007
Defibrillation Therapy	Pacing Therapy	Programmers/ Accessories	Title
Miscellaneous			Back to Top
x			Deactivating Implantable Defibrillators for Terminally Ill Patients 14 October 2008
x	x	x	Post-Market Product Performance Monitoring 27 June 2008
	x		Noise Rejection Feature in Boston Scientific Pacemakers September 24, 2007
Defibrillation Therapy	Pacing Therapy	Programmers/ Accessories	Title
Leads			Back to Top
x	x		Cleaning the Inner Lumen of ACUITY and EASYTRAK Leads 27 March 2009
	x		FLEXTEND Lead Implant Tips 2 March 2009
x			Use of the Transvalvular Insertion (TVI) Tool with ENDOTAK RELIANCE G/SG Leads 24 September 2007
Defibrillation Therapy	Pacing Therapy	Programmers/ Accessories	Title
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)			Back to Top
x	x		Radiofrequency Identification and Implantable Pacemakers and Defibrillators 13 October 2009
x	x	x	Portable Multimedia Players and Implantable Pacemakers and Defibrillators 6 March 2009
x	x		Dental Equipment and Implantable Pacemakers and Defibrillators 2 February 2009
x	x		Therapeutic Radiation and Implantable Pacemakers and Defibrillators 15 December 2008
	x		Interactions Between Hospital Monitoring or Diagnostic Equipment and Pacemakers Using Minute Ventilation Sensors 6 November 2008
x	x		Lithotripsy and Implantable Pacemaker and Defibrillator Systems 30 October 2008
x	x		PillCam Capsule Endoscopy and Implantable Device Systems 14 October 2008
x	x		Automobile "Smart Key" Systems and Implantable Pacemakers and Defibrillators 14 October 2008
x	x		Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning and Implantable Pacemakers and Defibrillators 18 August 2008
x	x		Cellular Phones and Implantable Devices 8 August 2008
x	x		Electrical Arc Welding and Implantable Device Systems 4 August 2008
x	x		VitalStim Therapy and Implantable Device Systems 4 August 2008
x	x		EMI and Implantable Device Systems 4 August 2008
x	x		Polar Heart Rate Monitors and Implantable Devices 4 August 2008
x	x		MRI and the Potential Effects on Implantable Devices 4 August 2008
x	x		Radiofrequency Ablation and Implantable Device Systems 17 July 2008
x	x		Electrocautery and Implantable Device Systems 19 June 2008
Defibrillation Therapy	Pacing Therapy	Programmers/ Accessories	Title
Diagnostics			Back to Top
	x		Pacemaker Counter and Histogram Operation & Interpretation 8 July 2009
x			Boston Scientific ICD and CRT-D Device Replacement Indicators 14 April 2009
	x		Ensuring Successful Lead Impedance Measurements in Boston Scientific Pacemakers 24 March 2009
x	x		Real-Time LV Electrogram Display and Printing 23 February 2009
	x		Evaluating Pacemaker Battery Status 24 October 2008
x			Battery Status Display for COGNIS and TELIGEN 29 September 2008
x			"Time-Out" of Real-Time Functions in ICDs and CRTDs 24 September 2007
Defibrillation Therapy	Pacing Therapy	Programmers/ Accessories	Title
LATITUDE			Back to Top
x	x	x	LATITUDE Alerts (Clinical Event Notifications) 24 July 2009
		x	LATITUDE Communicator Data Transmission 14 March 2009