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Case Report: Exploration of pacemaker-specific disease management based on a generalist-specialist collaboration
Zhijun Ge1, Yao Yao1, Peilin Lu1
1Department of General Practice, Huayang Community Health Service Center of Changning District, Shanghai, China.
Background:
The management of patients with pacemakers in the community is challenged by limited resources and the need for advanced specialty care.
Methods:
A remote monitoring system for pacemakers was incorporated into a generalist-specialist care model, facilitating seamless collaboration between general practitioners and cardiologists. A case of pacing-induced cardiomyopathy managed through this model was presented in this study.
Results:
The patient received timely diagnosis and treatment, including an upgrade to a cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker device with remote monitoring capabilities, which significantly improved symptoms and quality of life.
Conclusion:
Supported by new technologies, the generalist-specialist collaboration model offers an effective approach for managing patients with pacemakers, enhancing continuity of care and optimizing healthcare resource utilization.
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