Using Alert Prioritization to Maximize Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring Outcomes The amount of data shared by cardiac remote monitoring systems is vast — without alert prioritization help, it can be too much data for an already-busy clinic to easily process. In a study following the transmission volume produced by 26,000 remotely monitored device patients, only about 40% of transmissions were actionable, whereas the rest were routine summaries. Of the actionable alerts, only 4.8% required immediate action, illustrating that clinic staff spend most of their time managing data with no clinica ..read more

Implementing the 2023 Expert Consensus Statement: A Strategic Roadmap for Device Manufacturer Sales Representatives In the ever-evolving landscape of cardiac device care, keeping pace with guidelines and policies can often seem daunting. To help you navigate this shifting terrain, we’re focusing on the 2023 expert consensus statement by the Heart Rhythm Society, European Heart Rhythm Association, Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society, and Latin American Heart Rhythm Society, and its implications for the remote device clinic, particularly the role of device manufacturers in remote monitoring. Dec ..read more

2023 Expert Consensus Statement for Remote Device Clinics: Next Steps Clinics Can Take   Written by:Kevin HoffmanFounder and CEOVector Remote Care   The Heart Rhythm Society recently unveiled the new 2023 HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS Expert Consensus Statement on Practical Management of the Remote Device Clinic, marking significant progress since the previous 2015 version, which originally identified remote monitoring as the standard of care for implantable cardiac device clinics. Some notable shifts in the remote monitoring landscape necessitated this revision, including increased patien ..read more

Patient Care Depends on Connectivity: How To Engage Patients in their Remote Monitoring Care More than 88% of clinics report that patient connectivity to their remote monitors is a major concern for their cardiac device clinics. Yet, with the increasing patient population and ongoing staffing shortages, clinics do not have the resources to dedicate to patient compliance. One way of increasing connectivity is by focusing on educating patients on the value of remote monitoring from the start. Informed Patients Are Motivated Patients An informed patient experiences a greater rate of satisfacti ..read more

Holter Monitors vs. Loop Recorders: A Comparison Remote cardiac monitoring is an essential tool for diagnosing and managing a variety of heart conditions. It enables healthcare professionals to remotely monitor a patient’s cardiac activity over an extended period, providing valuable data for accurate diagnosis and treatment.  Two devices commonly used for monitoring are Holter monitors and loop recorders. While both devices are designed to capture heart rhythm data, they differ in terms of capabilities and usage.  Whether you’re a healthcare professional or a patient interested ..read more

How to Incorporate Remote Patient Monitoring Into Existing Workflows Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a service under the telemedicine umbrella that uses specialized technology to track patient health data in real time, integrating care updates into clinic workflows as needed. RPM plays an important role in cardiac clinics. The technology allows clinicians and staff to respond to rhythm changes, hypertension or more critical alerts as soon as they happen in order to improve outcomes and streamline impactful care.  According to a survey conducted by market research firm MSI Internation ..read more

History & Future of Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring  Healthcare reforms fueled by government legislation and recent technological innovations have propelled cardiac remote patient monitoring to the forefront in the early 2020s, but the history of cardiac remote patient monitoring dates to more than half a century ago. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing amount of chronic diseases found in patients, the need for virtual healthcare has taken flight at an accelerated pace. This has made access to high-quality remote healthcare services critical for both clinics and their patie ..read more

Cutting Through the Noise: Strategies for Effective Loop Recorder Alert Management Are you a cardiology device clinic nurse struggling with the overwhelming amount of data coming from implantable loop recorders (ILRs or “loops”)? You’re not alone. Many of the alerts generated by these devices are not clinically significant and can distract you from focusing on alerts and patients that need your attention. In fact, clinics with 1000 connected loop patients spend an estimated 626 hours each year processing non-actionable loop reports. That’s a lot of time wasted! To help you reduce unneces ..read more

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All About Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring Software Comprehensive healthcare for rhythm, heart failure, and hypertension requires the ability to monitor a heart’s condition. In response, an increasing number of clinics have chosen to rely on cardiac remote patient monitoring (RPM) software. This software is transforming preventative healthcare, as it optimizes clinic management and improves patient care. Remote patient monitoring is becoming the go-to solution for many clinics, providing them with the tools to monitor patients’ cardiac conditions and address any issues before they become sev ..read more