None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The study investigates the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of remote monitoring in patients with Implantable Loop Recorders, It is an observational study that collects data on time to detection of abnormal heart rhythms and clinical decision making in patients with and without remote monitoring attached to their devices. The utilization of health care resources (in-office visits) and cost-effectiveness of remote monitoring will be assessed.
Interventions
The study evaluates the role of remote monitoring for implantable loop recorders. It is an observational study and compares outcomes of patients monitored through remote monitoring versus conventional in-office follow up without remote monitoring. All participants will be monitored (through loop recorder) for at least a period of 18 months for cardiac arrhythmia's that lead to changes in the management of the condition such as implant of a pacemaker/ defibrillator or change in treatment such as
The study evaluates the role of remote monitoring for implantable loop recorders. It is an observational study and compares outcomes of patients monitored through remote monitoring versus conventional in-office follow up without remote monitoring. All participants will be monitored (through loop recorder) for at least a period of 18 months for cardiac arrhythmia's that lead to changes in the management of the condition such as implant of a pacemaker/ defibrillator or change in treatment such as oral anticoagulation or rate/ rhythm control medications. Interviews may take place every 6 months for at least 18 months and will be face to face or via telephone with a cardiologist. Interviews are expected to take 15 minutes. Cost-effectiveness of remote monitoring for implantable loop recorders will also be assessed as remote monitoring may reduce the frequency of in-office visits.
Sponsors
University of Adelaide
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Patients with existing Implantable Loop Recorder for Syncope/Presyncope or Cryptogenic Stroke or due to having Implantable Loop Recorder inserted for these conditions Can read and understand English Data and follow up information available for at least 12 months after enrollment unless the patient had Loop Recorder explanted earlier than 12 months.
Exclusion criteria
Follow up information unavailable Non English Speaking An inability to give Informed Consent
Outcome results
None listed