Potential role of remote monitoring for scheduled and unscheduled evaluations of patients with an implantable defibrillator

Abstract

ICD remote monitoring can potentially diagnose >99.5% of arrhythmia- or device-related problems if combined with clinical follow-up by the local general practitioner and/or referring cardiologist. It may provide a way to significantly reduce in-office follow-up visits that are a burden for both hospitals and patients.