Enhancing Pacemaker and ICD Alert Management: Practical Benefits and Cost-effectiveness vs. Limitations of Intelligent Remote Systems

Description

This debate session explores the practical use of advanced remote monitoring tools for managing pacemaker and ICD alerts. As these tools become more intelligent and capable, the session will delve into whether they genuinely improve efficiency and patient care or if they introduce new challenges and limitations. Join experts as they debate the pros and cons of adopting these smart technologies in clinical practice today, cost effectiveness, weighing the practical benefits against potential drawbacks.

Learning Objectives

Utilize current smart remote monitoring tools for pacemaker and ICD alert management, including the practical benefits and potential limitations.
Evaluate the impact on workflow and patient care.
Debate the future of alert management in EP.

Session Chair(s)

Arun Raghav Sridhar, MD, MPH
Susan Etheridge, MD

Presentation

Smart Remote Monitoring Tools Significantly Enhance the Efficiency and Accuracy of Pacemaker and ICD Alert Management and is Cost Effective
Presenter(s): Omar Kreidieh, MD

Current Smart Remote Monitoring Tools for Pacemaker and ICD Alerts Present More Challenges Than Benefits, Compromising Patient Care and Increases Health Care Costs
Presenter(s): Nino Isakadze, MD, MHS

Rebuttal
Presenter(s): Omar Kreidieh, MD

Rebuttal
Presenter(s): Nino Isakadze, MD, MHS

Disclosures

Omar Kreidieh:

Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Nino Isakadze:

Apple Inc. (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)
Itamar Medical (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)

Omar Kreidieh:

Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Nino Isakadze:

Apple Inc. (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)
Itamar Medical (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)

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Education Framework

Diagnostic Testing
-- Monitoring and Other Noninvasive Diagnostic Testing
-- 21. Skill to interrogate, program, and troubleshoot ICMs, including the use of remote monitoring.

Summary


Availability:	No future session


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered

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