Real-time technical support for guiding remotely ICD/CRT-D implantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the electrophysiologic (EP) lab, technical support for implantable cardioverter/defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-D) procedures is often limited by the availability and costs of field clinical specialist (FCS) bioengineers.

Methods

This study explores the viability of using remote support through an internet-based platform for ICD and CRT-D implantation procedures, aiming to enhance efficiency and overcome geographical or pandemic-related barriers. After preclinical phases, thirty patients underwent ICD/CRT-D guided either remotely or with on-site FCS implantation at two primary cardiac care centers, with ten procedures guided remotely and twenty cases with on-site FCS.

Results

All procedures in both study arms were successf

SUBMITTER: Curcio A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11925861 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature