Remote monitoring of implantable devices (personal opinion)

Abstract

Remote monitoring (RM) of implantable devices is a real revolution in the quality of care for patients which is still unavailable in Poland. Most of such patients, due to the lack of reimbursement of this procedure, are deprived of RM, despite the scientifically documented, undoubted clinical benefits of this method. Still (for over a dozen years) it seems that in the future it will be possible to implement this method also in Polish reality. Theoretically, creating a remote monitoring laboratory seems not to be difficult. However, based on the experience of one of the few Polish cardiology centers with several thousand patients under the supervision of monitoring, I allow myself to draw attention to several important, sometimes difficult elements that require implementation. It seems that the preparation of personnel and equipment can be introduced gradually, while realizing that even a small group of patients covered by RM from the beginning, requires regular supervision, with the possibility of conducting an efficient and competent response in the event of a significant medical problem. It is worth starting these preparations as early as possible...