An Introduction to Remote Monitoring Systems for Implantable ... | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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There is a growing trend in electrophysiology toward remote, home monitoring of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, pacemakers and implantable cardiac monitors (ICMs). Remote monitoring can help alleviate the volume of in-office patient follow-ups, allow physicians to monitor more patients, makes follow-up compliance easier for patients, and can give early warning of cardiac problems. Nonwireless systems transmit pacemaker data using a magnetic sensor a patient places over their device. It feeds the data into a phone modem to transmit transtelephonic rhythm strips to a physician’s office or a remote monitoring service. The newest generations of pacemakers, ICDs, ICMs and CRTs from most major manufacturers are now compatible with automated, Web-based, remote monitoring systems. Each of these systems use proprietary and only work with compatible devices made...