Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) have expanded in number and complexity since their introduction in 1958 and now include cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), implantable cardiovascular monitors and implantable loop recorders. Distinctions are not always complete; bradycardia support, ventricular tachyarrhythmia therapy, biventricular stimulation, arrhythmia monitoring, and heart failure data are often combined into a single device. Many aspects of CIED monitoring are discussed in this document, including, monitoring technology; indications, frequency and content of device follow-up; data management; personnel roles and responsibilities; CIED management in dying patients; and reimbursement issues. However, beyond listing the required elements, it is beyond the scope of this document to describe the technical details used during each type of CIED follow-up visit.
HRS/EHRA Expert Consensus on the Monitoring of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED): Description of Techniques, Indications, Personnel, Frequency and Ethical Considerations.
PRIORI, SILVIA GIULIANA;
2008-01-01
Abstract
Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) have expanded in number and complexity since their introduction in 1958 and now include cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), implantable cardiovascular monitors and implantable loop recorders. Distinctions are not always complete; bradycardia support, ventricular tachyarrhythmia therapy, biventricular stimulation, arrhythmia monitoring, and heart failure data are often combined into a single device. Many aspects of CIED monitoring are discussed in this document, including, monitoring technology; indications, frequency and content of device follow-up; data management; personnel roles and responsibilities; CIED management in dying patients; and reimbursement issues. However, beyond listing the required elements, it is beyond the scope of this document to describe the technical details used during each type of CIED follow-up visit.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.