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- Title
Telemedicine and cardiac implants: what is the benefit?
- Authors
Varma, Niraj; Ricci, Renato Pietro
- Abstract
Cardiac implantable electronic devices are increasing in prevalence. The post-implant follow-up is important for monitoring both device function and patient condition. However, practice is inconsistent. For example, ICD follow-up schedules vary from 3 monthly to yearly according to facility and physician preference and availability of resources. Recommended follow-up schedules impose significant burden. Importantly, no surveillance occurs between follow-up visits. In contrast, implantable devices with automatic remote monitoring capability provide a means for performing constant surveillance, with the ability to identify salient problems rapidly. Remote home monitoring reduces the volume of device clinic visits and provides early detection of patient and/or system problems.
- Publication
European Heart Journal, 2013, Vol 34, Issue 25, p1885
- ISSN
0195-668X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/eurheartj/ehs388