Publications by authors named "A Kratka"
Article Synopsis
- Researchers aimed to integrate a predictive algorithm using data from cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) to assess the risk of heart failure hospitalization (HFH) within 30 days in patients.
- They monitored 358 patients over a 90-day period, identifying that 20% were at high risk based on remote CIED transmissions, with clinicians following up and assessing symptoms.
- The findings showed that clinicians successfully contacted nearly all high-risk patients, with over two-thirds receiving medical interventions, indicating promise for enhancing heart failure management; however, further randomized trials are necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions.
Background: Remote monitoring (RM) of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) is a Class 1, Level of Evidence A recommendation because of its multitude of clinical benefits. However, RM adherence rates are suboptimal, precluding patients from achieving these benefits. There is a need for direct-to-patient efforts to improve adherence.
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