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What is it?Cardiac device remote monitoring uses sophisticated technology across mobile and wireless networks allowing implanted devices (such as pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders) to be monitored and checked remotely, without a patient needing to attend a clinic.

What should I expect?

As well as continuously monitoring and regulating your heart’s rhythm, your device stores information about your heart’s perfor-mance such as heart rate and rhythms as well as the performance and integrity of the device itself e.g. battery life, lead function, etc.

Traditionally, patients needed an in-clinic (i.e. face-to-face) follow-up every six to 12 months to verify the integrity of the implant-ed device and, if necessary, to make any changes to it’s settings. Today, devices which use the manufacturer’s Remote Monitoring Network are able to send this same information directly to your health team every day.

To use this service, you will need to have a smartphone, wireless internet service or mobile network coverage subscription. Your clinician will be able to answer questions about the type of connection you can use at the first visit after your implant procedure.

What are the benefits?

Safer, more convenient way for you and your doctor to manage your heart condition

Easy set up with nothing more to do for remote monitoring

Spend less time in hospitals and more time getting on with the things you want to do

Faster access to critical information for your cardiologist

Disclaimer: This brochure has been prepared by GenesisCare for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. All care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information, however, this information may be changed, improved, or updated without notice.

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Once set up, the wireless remote monitor will check your implanted device once every day. If an issue is detected, it will send an alert and associated data to the clinic where it will be reviewed during normal office hours. You will be contacted if there are any concerns.

Important things you should know

This service is not an emergency monitoring system. In an emergency or in case of any type of medical complaint, notify your physician or GP immediately or call 000

The remote monitoring service will reduce but not totally replace the need for standard in-clinic (i.e. face-to-face) follow-up visits, which are necessary to maintain optimal device performance

Your physician will only evaluate data during office hours, and will contact you if necessary

Information gathered will only be used in support of your medical treatment

You should only use your monitor when instructed by your physician to do so

Disclaimer: This brochure has been prepared by GenesisCare for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. All care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information, however, this information may be changed, improved, or updated without notice.

For more informationgenesiscare.com/remotemonitoring

Your monitor should only be used when you are instructed by your clinic or physician to do so

contact you if necessaryYour physician will only use the information in support of your medical treatmentThe remote monitoring service does not totally replace the need for standard in-clinic (i.e. face-to-face) follow-up visits, which are necessary to maintain optimal device performanceThe remote monitoring service is not an emergency information (or treatment) system. In an emergency or in case of any type of medical complaint, notify your physician or GP immediately or call 000 Do not try to send information via your monitor. The website is not monitored continuously 24 hours a day

You do not need access to a computer or mobile phone to use this service. You only need to have mobile network coverage, a wireless internet service or a smartphone. The type of connection you can use will be discussed when you

Wireless monitors:The wireless monitor works completely automatically. Once the wireless monitor has been set up, it will check your implanted device once every day. If the monitor detects an issue, it will send the data to the clinic where it will be reviewed during

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