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Journal of General Internal Medicine
Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine 1/2008

Open Access 01-01-2008 | Perspectives

Telecardiology and Remote Monitoring of Implanted Electrical Devices: The Potential for Fresh Clinical Care Perspectives

Authors: Giuseppe Boriani, MD, PhD, Igor Diemberger, MD, Cristian Martignani, MD, PhD, Mauro Biffi, MD, Cinzia Valzania, MD, Matteo Bertini, MD, Giulia Domenichini, MD, Davide Saporito, MD, Matteo Ziacchi, MD, Angelo Branzi, MD

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Special Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Telecardiology may help confront the growing burden of monitoring the reliability of implantable defibrillators/pacemakers. Herein, we suggest that the evolving capabilities of implanted devices to monitor patients’ status (heart rhythm, fluid overload, right ventricular pressure, oximetry, etc.) may imply a shift from strictly device-centered follow-up to perspectives centered on the patient (and patient-device interactions). Such approaches could provide improvements in health care delivery and clinical outcomes, especially in the field of heart failure. Major professional, policy, and ethical issues will have to be overcome to enable real-world implementation. This challenge may be relevant for the evolution of our health care systems.
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Metadata
Title
Telecardiology and Remote Monitoring of Implanted Electrical Devices: The Potential for Fresh Clinical Care Perspectives
Authors
Giuseppe Boriani, MD, PhD
Igor Diemberger, MD
Cristian Martignani, MD, PhD
Mauro Biffi, MD
Cinzia Valzania, MD
Matteo Bertini, MD
Giulia Domenichini, MD
Davide Saporito, MD
Matteo Ziacchi, MD
Angelo Branzi, MD
Publication date
01-01-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of General Internal Medicine / Issue Special Issue 1/2008
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Electronic ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-007-0355-5

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