In pacing, sensitivity refers to _____
a. the ability of a pacemaker to recognize and respond to intrinsic electrical activity
b. a pacing lead with a single electrical pole at the distal tip of the pacing lead through which the stimulating pulse is delivered
c. the successful conduction of an artificial pacemaker's impulse through the myocardium, resulting in depolarization
d. the length of time between an atrial sensed or atrial paced event and the delivery of a ventricular pacing stimulus
A
Sensitivity refers to the extent to which an artificial pacemaker recognizes intrinsic cardiac electrical activity.
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