Patients are seen on a routine basis, and their devices are “interrogated,” which provides information about the integrity of the pacing or ICD system. In addition, newer devices have sophisticated diagnostics that can assist in the diagnosis and management of arrhythmias. All of this information can be correlated to the patient’s clinical condition, thus offering more data to better tailor the choice of medications, cardiac testing and the possibility of future interventions. In addition to the formal Device Program, CANM offers remote digital monitoring for device patients. This allows for more frequent testing of the devices in the comfort of the patient’s home setting. While not a substitute for “in-office” checks, telephone checks provide important information such as gross pacemaker function and the current battery status. Device batteries tend to wear down over time, and this “wear” is generally picked up by the remote checks.

For more information about CANM’s Device Program, please call 662-620-6800.