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96  Stratos LV/LV-T Technical Manual   
The following diagnostic functions are available to tailor rate 
adaptive pacing for the individual patient. 
2.14.2 Sensor Gain 
The sensor gain defines the slope of the linear function between 
exertion and pacing rate.  It designates a factor by which the 
electric signal of the sensor is amplified prior to the signal 
processing stages.  The programmable amplification permits 
adaptation of the individually programmed sensor gain to the 
desired rate response.  The optimum setting is achieved when 
the desired maximum pacing rate during exertion is reached 
during maximum exercise levels.  The rate increase, rate 
decrease and maximum sensor rate settings must be checked 
for their suitability with respect to the individual patient before 
adjusting the sensor gain. 
If the sensor-driven rate is not sufficient at high levels of exertion 
the sensor gain setting should be increased.  The sensor gain 
should be reduced if high pacing rates are obtained at low levels 
of exertion (see 
Figure 6
). 
 
Figure 6  Influence of sensor gain on the rate response. 
2.14.3 Automatic Sensor Gain 
Stratos CRT-Ps offer an Automatic Sensor Gain setting, which 
allows the physician to have the Sensor Gain parameter 
adjusted automatically.