144 Implantable cardiac monitors (ICM): quality assurance audit outcomes of an innovative specialist nurse led service.

Background/Objective: A Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) nurse-led service was developed in 2015 utilising Medtronic Reveal LINQ ICM devices and advanced remote monitoring technology. Advances in technology have allowed for implantation in a procedure room by CRM specialist nurses. Following implant, all patients received remote monitoring equipment and access to a nurse-led telephone helpline. Daily assessment, management of patient transmissions and follow-up care by scheduled telephone appointments were coordinated by the CRM nurse team. Outcomes were compared from the nurse-led service versus traditional pathway over the preceding 5 years.

Source: Europace - October 5, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research