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Remote monitoring is associated with a morbidity and mortality benefit for patients with pacemakers and defibrillators.1-3 By monitoring patients on a daily basis, we are able to immediately diagnose and treat arrhythmias and device/lead-related problems. If we discover atrial fibrillation, we start the patient on anticoagulation right away, then have them follow up in our… Continue reading Why is remote monitoring important?

Educational approach to remote heart failure monitoring is unique, effective, and can reduce heart failure exacerbations and hospitalizations. References

Plan of care has been established, the transmission and note are scanned into the EMR. A physician or physician assistant will contact the patient by phone to review the information and plan of care. We are a team of secretaries, technicians, nurses, physician assistants, and physicians all working together to optimize patient care for our… Continue reading Describe remote monitoring for heart failure