Heart Failure Remote Monitoring: A Review and Implementation How-To
Elizabeth A. Kobe, Todd McVeigh, Ishaque Hameed, Marat Fudim
Abstract
Heart failure (HF) is a significant clinical and financial burden worldwide. Remote monitoring (RM) devices capable of identifying early physiologic changes in decompensation have the potential to reduce the HF burden. However, few trials have discussed at length the practical aspects of implementing RM in real-world clinical practice. The present paper reviews current RM devices and clinical trials, focusing on patient populations, outcomes, data collection, storage, and management, and describes the implementation of an RM device in clinical practice, providing a pragmatic and adaptable framework.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDecompensationClinical PracticeHeart failureClinical trialIntensive care medicineData collectionMedical emergencyMedical physicsCardiologyNursingInternal medicineMathematicsStatisticsCardiac pacing and defibrillation studiesHeart Failure Treatment and ManagementCardiovascular and exercise physiology