Frequent Home Monitoring of ICD Is Effective to Prevent Inappropriate Defibrillator Shock Delivery
Joint Authors
Casella, Stefano
Nardi, Stefano
Argenziano, Luigi
Bifulco, Paolo
Cesarelli, Mario
Sansone, Mario
Romano, Maria
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Recently, in the context of telemedicine, telemonitoring services are gaining attention.
They are offered, for example, to patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).
A major problem associated with ICD therapy is the occurrence of inappropriate shocks which impair patients’ quality of life and may also be arrhythmogenic.
The telemonitoring can provide a valid support to intensify followup visits, in order to improve the prevention of inappropriate defibrillator shock, thus enhancing patient safety.
Inappropriate shock generally depends on atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, and abnormal sensing (such as those caused by electromagnetic interferences).
As a practical example, an unusual case of an ICD patient who risked an inappropriate shock while taking a shower is reported.
Continuous remote telemonitoring was able to timely warn cardiologist via GSM-SMS, who were able to detect improper sensing examining the intracardiac electrogram via Web.
Patient was promptly contacted and warned to not further come in contact with the hydraulic system and any electrical appliance to prevent an inappropriate defibrillator shock.
This demonstrates the effectiveness and usefulness of continuous remote telemonitoring in supporting ICD patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bifulco, Paolo& Argenziano, Luigi& Romano, Maria& Cesarelli, Mario& Sansone, Mario& Casella, Stefano…[et al.]. 2014. Frequent Home Monitoring of ICD Is Effective to Prevent Inappropriate Defibrillator Shock Delivery. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482330
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bifulco, Paolo…[et al.]. Frequent Home Monitoring of ICD Is Effective to Prevent Inappropriate Defibrillator Shock Delivery. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bifulco, Paolo& Argenziano, Luigi& Romano, Maria& Cesarelli, Mario& Sansone, Mario& Casella, Stefano…[et al.]. Frequent Home Monitoring of ICD Is Effective to Prevent Inappropriate Defibrillator Shock Delivery. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482330
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482330