Key result
A remote monitoring service for CRT-D devices was feasible with a 99% transmission success rate and reduced physician follow-up time to 4.7 minutes compared to 15 minutes for conventional care.
Why the study?
Does a remote monitoring service improve follow-up efficiency and reduce clinic visits compared to conventional face-to-face follow-up in heart failure patients with CRT-D?
Population
n=67 patients with chronic heart failure and a biventricular implantable cardioverter defibrillator for…
Comparison
Remote monitoring service via ordinary telephone… vs Conventional face-to-face follow-up.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 months
Authors
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Supports reduced CRT-D follow-up time; leaves open effects on visits or outcomes pending randomized trials.
Observational (n=67)
Yes
Does a remote monitoring service improve follow-up efficiency and reduce clinic visits compared to conventional face-to-face follow-up in heart failure patients with CRT-D?
Absolute Event Rate: 4.7% vs 15%
Remote monitoring of CRT-D devices is highly feasible, significantly reducing follow-up time for both patients and physicians while minimizing unnecessary clinic visits.
Masella et al. (2008) conducted an observational in Chronic heart failure (n=67). Remote monitoring service vs. Conventional face-to-face follow-up was evaluated on Physician follow-up time (minutes). A remote monitoring service for CRT-D devices was feasible with a 99% transmission success rate and reduced physician follow-up time to 4.7 minutes compared to 15 minutes for conventional care.
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