Remote monitoring versus conventional follow-up for implantable cardiac devices: Rationale and design of the PORTLink (PORTuguese Research on Telemonitoring with CareLink) trial

With expanding indications for cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) capable of treating bradycardias, complex cardiac tachyarrhythmias and heart failure, the number of patients requiring regular long-term specialized care is growing rapidly. Currently, routine face-to-face follow-up consul...

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Main Authors: Mário Oliveira, Milene Fernandes, João Primo, Hipólito Reis, Paulo Nicola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-12-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204913002213