Key result
Defibrillator shocks were significantly associated with a higher-than-median number of device interrogations (OR 2.51; 95% CI 1.42-4.42) in patients with CRT-ICDs.
Why the study?
Does the frequency of device reprogramming decrease over time in patients with CRT-ICD, supporting the use of remote follow-up?
Population
217 patients implanted with biventricular defibrillators with complete device-data for at least one year…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
570 +/- 158 days
Authors
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Shocks may increase interrogation burden in CRT-ICD patients; leaves open whether remote monitoring reduces routine visits.
Observational (n=217)
Yes
Does the frequency of device reprogramming decrease over time in patients with CRT-ICD, supporting the use of remote follow-up?
Odds Ratio: 2.51 (95% CI 1.42–4.42)
The significant reduction in device reprogramming six months post-CRT-ICD implant supports the feasibility of remote follow-up systems for routine and post-shock care.
Lunati et al. (2007) conducted an observational in Patients implanted with biventricular defibrillators (CRT-ICD) (n=217). Defibrillator shocks vs. No defibrillator shocks was evaluated on Higher-than-median number of interrogations (OR 2.51, 95% CI 1.42-4.42). Defibrillator shocks were significantly associated with a higher-than-median number of device interrogations (OR 2.51; 95% CI 1.42-4.42) in patients with CRT-ICDs.
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