If you have a device in your heart that helps it beat normally, like a pacemaker, an ICD, or a CRT device, you might be curious about how it’s doing and if it needs any tweaks. You might also be worried about possible problems or glitches that could mess with your health and happiness.
There is a way for you to stay in touch with your doctor and get regular updates on your device and heart: cardiac monitoring service.
What is Remote Monitoring?
Remote monitoring is a way for your heart device to talk to your doctor or clinic using a small monitor that you can keep at home or take with you wherever you go. The monitor gets important info from your device and sends it to your doctor at certain times or when something happens, like weird heartbeats or device issues.
The monitor can be a small gadget that you put near your bed or carry around with you or an app on your phone that connects to your device with Bluetooth. The monitor collects important info from your device and sends it to your doctor at certain times or when something happens, like weird heartbeats or device issues.