Regular monitoring is required for patients with implanted cardiac devices. Historically, this has been done via scheduled clinic appointments. Current technology allows for remote monitoring (RM), which has several benefits. Evidence supports RM as a safe and effective tool for evaluating patient status. Research has demonstrated that patient and clinician satisfaction with RM is very high. The technology is easy to use, and it saves time and money when compared with traditional clinic visits.

This summary highlights the scientific evidence pertaining to: 

• Patient Safety 
• The Increasing Need for Monitoring 
• The Impact of RM on Event Detection and Patient Treatment 
• Clinic Efficiency and Costs
• The Impact of RM on Clinician and Staff Time 
• The Impact of RM on Healthcare Costs 
• Satisfaction 
• Clinician Satisfaction with RM 
• Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life with RM