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by Maren Gilleney, BSN, RN, PaceMate Cardiac Device Specialist
by Rebecca N. Revell, RN, BSN, CCDS
Nearly all remote monitoring equipment allows patients or caregivers to send patient-initiated, or manual transmissions. For some implanted cardiac devices, patient-initiated transmissions are the only way that the remote monitoring equipment sends information to the doctor’s office. This is because some pacemakers and defibrillators do not contain the newer technology that allows information to send automatically. These implanted devices are called ‘non-wireless,’ meaning they cannot send your cardiac device’s information without your assistance.
If you have one of the following implanted cardiac devices, your home monitor is non-wireless and cannot send your information automatically. You will need to send your device transmission on a set schedule:
Devices with non-wireless remote monitoring:
Medtronic: Micra, Versa, Adapta, Advisa, Revo, Consulta, Sensia, Syncra, Viva
Boston Scientific: Emblem
Abbott: Endurity
If your implanted cardiac device is non-wireless, there are some important take-aways you need to know.
For more information on how to send your patient-initiated transmission and find your specific remote monitoring equipment user guide and manufacturer manual, use this LINK. Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about remote monitoring and how it works HERE. You can also receive live support Monday – Friday 8AM-7PM through our patient support line at 66-PACEMATE Option 1.
by Maren Gilleney, BSN, RN, PaceMate Cardiac Device Specialist
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