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  1. Article: Remote monitoring of implantable defibrillators is associated with fewer inappropriate shocks and reduced time to medical assessment in a remote and rural area.

    Callum, Kara / Graune, Claudia / Bowman, Elizabeth / Molden, Edward / Leslie, Stephen J

    World journal of cardiology

    2021  Volume 13, Issue 3, Page(s) 46–54

    Abstract: Background: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronisation therapy with defibrillators (CRT-D) reduce mortality in certain cardiac patient populations. However, inappropriate shocks pose a problem, having both adverse ... ...

    Abstract Background: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronisation therapy with defibrillators (CRT-D) reduce mortality in certain cardiac patient populations. However, inappropriate shocks pose a problem, having both adverse physical and psychological effects on the patient. The advances in device technology now allow remote monitoring (RM) of devices to replace clinic follow up appointments. This allows real time data to be analysed and actioned and this may improve patient care.
    Aim: To determine if RM in patients with an ICD is associated with fewer inappropriate shocks and reduced time to medical assessment.
    Methods: This was a single centre, retrospective observational study, involving 156 patients implanted with an ICD or CRT-D, followed up for 2 years post implant. Both appropriate and inappropriate shocks were recorded along with cause for inappropriate shocks and time to medical assessment.
    Results: RM was associated with fewer inappropriate shocks (13.6% clinic
    Conclusion: RM in patients with an ICD is associated with improved patient outcomes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2573665-6
    ISSN 1949-8462
    ISSN 1949-8462
    DOI 10.4330/wjc.v13.i3.46
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  2. Article ; Online: Clinical and health economic evaluation of a post-stroke arrhythmia monitoring service.

    Muggeridge, David / Callum, Kara / Macpherson, Lynsey / Howard, Nick / Graune, Claudia / Megson, Ian / Giangreco, Adam / Gallacher, Susan / Campbell, Linda / Williams, Gethin / Macaden, Ashish / Leslie, Stephen J

    The British journal of cardiology

    2022  Volume 29, Issue 2, Page(s) 15

    Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of recurrent stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in the UK. As many patients can have asymptomatic paroxysmal AF, prolonged arrhythmia monitoring is advised in selected patients following a stroke or TIA. ...

    Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of recurrent stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in the UK. As many patients can have asymptomatic paroxysmal AF, prolonged arrhythmia monitoring is advised in selected patients following a stroke or TIA. This service evaluation assessed the clinical and potential health economic impact of prolonged arrhythmia monitoring post-stroke using R-TEST monitoring devices. This was a prospective, case-controlled, service evaluation in a single health board in the North of Scotland. Patients were included if they had a recent stroke or TIA, were in sinus rhythm, and did not have another indication for, or contraindication to, oral anticoagulation. A health economic model was developed to estimate the clinical and economic value delivered by the R-TEST monitoring. Approval to use anonymised patient data in this service evaluation was obtained. During the evaluation period, 100 consecutive patients were included. The average age was 70 ± 11 years, 46% were female. Stroke was the presenting complaint in 83% of patients with the other 17% having had a TIA. AF was detected in seven of 83 (8.4%) patients who had had a stroke and one of 17 (5.9%) patients with a TIA. Health economic modelling predicted that adoption of R-TEST monitoring has a high probability of demonstrating both clinical and economic benefits. In conclusion, developing a post-stroke arrhythmia monitoring service using R-TEST devices is feasible, effective at detecting AF, and represents a probable clinical and economic benefit.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1354589-9
    ISSN 1753-4313 ; 0969-6113
    ISSN (online) 1753-4313
    ISSN 0969-6113
    DOI 10.5837/bjc.2022.015
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