Remote-only monitoring for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices: a before-and-after pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outcomes for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices are better when follow-up incorporates remote monitoring technology in addition to in-clinic visits. For patients with implantable devices, we sought to determine the feasibility, safety and associated health care utilization of remote-only follow-up, along with its effects on patients' quality of life and costs.

Methods

This multicentre before-and-after pilot study involved patients with new or existing pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators. The "before" phase of the study spanned the period October 2015 to February 2017; the "after" phase spanned the period October 2016 to February 2018. The exposure was remote-only follow-up in combination with Remote View, a service that facilita

SUBMITTER: Sapp JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7843075 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature