Design, Simulation and Analysis of a Replacement-free Implanted Thermoelectric Generator based Pacemaker

Abstract

This paper deals with a novel design approach to pacemakers that will enable the implanted pacemakers to be replacement free. The major drawback of the current design of pacemakers is their expiry date of around twelve years. This timeframe is intensified by the lowered age range when heart disease turns critical. Pacemaker failure is one of the most common forms of heart disease, and implanting an artificial pacemaker is the most acceptable and viable solution.