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The past several months have brought significant changes to the software and services landscape for CIED/ILR patient management in cardiology practices nationwide. One major shift involved a…
by Dr. James Allred, FACC, FHRS “James, I think when COVID came, everyone went into emergency mode. We haven’t come out of emergency mode yet. And I’m…
by James Allred MD, FACC, FHRS Alerts from cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are crucial for patient care. However, the sheer volume of alerts, many of which…
by Laura Van Heel RN, BSN, CCDS As I contemplate on something that we at CVRS value highly, which is quality, it’s hard not to think about…
In recent years, advancements in technology have revolutionized the healthcare industry, leading to innovative solutions that enhance patient care and outcomes. One notable development is the implementation…
Background: The number of patients with cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) is increasing, creating a substantial workload for device clinics. Objective: This study aims to characterize the…
Background: CIED remote monitoring has rapidly evolved with automated transmission of arrhythmias and device metrics, creating overwhelming amounts of data for clinicians. Many nominal alerts are non-actionable…
Background: Insertable Cardiac Monitors (ICM) produce burdensome and usually clinically nonactionable alerts if not programmed properly. Tailored programming of ICM alert parameters is essential to reduce the…
Introduction Congestive heart failure (CHF) continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States & around the globe. CHF is responsible for…

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