Table 2. Stimulation threshold (radiant exposure) for various laser pulse durations and rates.
2.5 ms | 3 ms | 5 ms | 8 ms | 12 ms | |
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Heart 4 @ 2.5 Hz (J/cm2) | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 |
Heart 5 @ 2.5 Hz (J/cm2) | - | - | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.4 |
Heart 6 @ 3.3 Hz (J/cm2) | - | - | 11.4 | 10.1 | 11.8 |
Heart 7 @ 3.3 Hz (J/cm2) | - | - | 10.2 | 9.7 | 10.2 |
Heart 7 @ 3.3 Hz (J/cm2) | - | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.5 | 9.7 |