Analysis of 57,148 Transmissions by Remote Monitoring of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

Introduction: Remote monitoring of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) is designed to decrease the number of ambulatory visits and facilitate the early detection of adverse events. We examined the impact of remote monitoring on clinical workload by a comprehensive analysis of transmitted events.

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