Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM)

An Introduction to Remote Monitoring Systems for Implantable EP Devices

There is a growing trend in electrophysiology toward remote, home monitoring of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, pacemakers and implantable cardiac monitors (ICMs).

Keeping Pace with EP Advances

There have been numerous new products released in the past year to enhance implantable pacing and defibrillation devices, but new advances in remote monitoring seem to be paving the way of the future.

CardioMEMS Inc. Wins 2012 Intel Innovation Award
CardioMEMS Inc. has been honored as the 2012 recipient of the Intel Innovation Award. Founder and CEO Jay Yadav, M.D., was presented with the award on Dec. 4,...
FDA Clears St. Jude’s New Version of Remote Patient...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared St. Jude Medical’s new version of its Merlin.net Patient Care Network (PCN). The secure, Internet-...
Biotroniks BioMonitor EP Lab Implantable Cardiac Monitors
Biotronik Launches Implantable Arrhythmia Monitor
Biotronik began its European market release of BioMonitor, an implantable cardiac device designed for accurate and reliable monitoring and management of...
Pacemakers Reduce Occurrence of Fainting
Results of the double-blind, randomized study ISSUE-3 found patients suffering from fainting due to a neurocardiogenic syncope had fewer fainting occurrences...
St. Jude Medical’s new version of its Merlin.net Patient Care Network (PCN) offers a secure, Internet-based remote care system is for
Medtronic Offers Reveal XT Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM)
Placed just under the skin of the chest area in a short outpatient procedure, Medtronic's Reveal XT Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) device...
Transoma’s Second-Generation ICM System Enters Market
With Sleuth AT, physicians can now choose to program the capture of high-quality ECG strips at frequent intervals, providing insight into...
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FDA Clears St. Jude’s New Version of Remote Patient...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared St. Jude Medical’s new version of its Merlin.net Patient Care Network (PCN). The secure, Internet-...
Pacemakers Reduce Occurrence of Fainting
Results of the double-blind, randomized study ISSUE-3 found patients suffering from fainting due to a neurocardiogenic syncope had fewer fainting occurrences...
Cardiac Technology Trend Predictions for 2012
Based on my observations and those of the doctors on the Diagnostic & Interventional Cardiology Editorial Advisory Board, we created the following list of...
Wireless, Implantable Monitors Offer Long-Term Surveillance
In a world where everything is unplugged and cordless is king, cardiology is constantly searching for and developing the technology to make patient care both...

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Less is More — Radiation Exposure Reduction in the EP Lab
This webinar focuses on implementation of different strategies to reduce radiation exposure during interventional electrophysiology (EP) procedures. It offers an overview of the current state-of-the-...
Iterative Reconstruction in CT: Understanding and Implementation
Radiation exposure from multidetector CT (MDCT) has become a pressing public health concern in both lay and medical publications. Implementation of iterative reconstruction offers radiologists the...
Healthcare Reform: What’s the Immediate Impact on Cardiovascular IT?
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) may have significant impact on healthcare providers and their cardiovascular departments. While the ruling will...

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