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L.V. P.A.C.E.: Left ventricular piezoelectric apparatus for cardiorhythmic enhancement

by Ramadas, Sumati, PhD, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, 2005, 0 pages; 3181717

Abstract: We have created a device, LV P.A.C.E. (Left-Ventricular Piezoelectric Apparatus for Cardiorhythmic Enhancement), which uses the motion of the heart as its power source. Located on the epicardial surface of the left ventricle, PACE, a VDD pacemaker, will enable location-specific stimulation, thus mimicking the contraction signal of the normal heart. PACE can generate its own power, possible by the use of a piezoelectric polymer, which is extremely flexible, durable, and reliable. Arrays of nanoelectrodes have been integrated into the device to allow for precise control of cardiac stimulation. The electronics for PACE are small, and is integrated into the device.

Advisor:	Montemagno, Carlo
School:	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
Source:	DAI-B 66/07, p. 3825, Jan 2006
Source Type:	PhD
Subjects:	Biomedical research
Publication Number:	3181717

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