Cardiac Device Manufacturing Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
NASPE/BPEG code
A five-letter coding system used to describe pacemaker programming and functionality.
atrial refractory period
The programmed time after an atrial event during which the atrial sensing circuit is temporarily disabled.
automatic capture verification
A device feature that automatically adjusts pacing output to maintain capture while optimizing battery life.
blanking period
A programmed interval during which the device ignores electrical signals to prevent inappropriate sensing.
lead maturation period
Time period following lead implantation during which electrical parameters stabilize as tissue healing occurs around the...