Recent advances of sensors for pacemakers

In this paper, the recent advances of sensors incorporated in pacemakers are presented. Based on the functions and operations of modern pacemakers, a variety of sensors are described with their rationales, features and applications. Further improvements and future trend of body sensors are pointed out. The comparison of the sensors' features is performed.

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