Key result
Remote monitoring of patients with implantable cardiovascular devices anticipated event diagnosis by a mean of 58 days (p<0.001) and reduced total follow-up costs by 25%.
Why the study?
Does a remote monitoring system improve event detection and reduce costs in patients with implantable electronic cardiovascular devices?
Population
15 patients with implantable electronic cardiovascular devices from a single Portuguese hospital, mean age…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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May support earlier detection and lower costs with remote monitoring; hypothesis-generating, needs RCTs before practice change.
Observational (n=15)
No
Does a remote monitoring system improve event detection and reduce costs in patients with implantable electronic cardiovascular devices?
p-value: p=<0.001
Remote monitoring of implantable cardiovascular devices anticipates clinical event diagnosis and reduces follow-up costs, while maintaining high patient satisfaction.
Costa et al. (2013) conducted an observational in implantable electronic cardiovascular devices (n=15). CareLink remote monitoring system vs. in-office visits was evaluated on mean diagnosis anticipation (p=<0.001). Remote monitoring of patients with implantable cardiovascular devices anticipated event diagnosis by a mean of 58 days (p<0.001) and reduced total follow-up costs by 25%.
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