2023 HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS expert consensus statement on practical management of the remote device clinic

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Medical Device Technology
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Remote monitoring of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) significantly impacts patient morbidity and mortality.
• Increasing patient adoption of remote monitoring presents challenges in managing high volumes of data transmissions for device clinic staff.

Framework:

• This international multidisciplinary expert consensus statement provides guidance for managing remote monitoring clinics.
• Key areas include clinic staffing, workflow optimization, patient education, and alert management strategies.

Implementation:

• The document offers recommendations on communicating transmission results and utilizing third-party resources.
• It also addresses manufacturer responsibilities and device programming considerations.

Implications:

• Provides evidence-based recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of remote monitoring services.
• Identifies knowledge gaps and outlines future research directions for CIED remote monitoring.