Design of the evolution of management strategies of heart failure patients with implantable defibrillators (EVOLVO) study to assess the ability of remote monitoring to treat and triage patients more effectively

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Heart failure patients with implantable defibrillators (ICD) frequently visit the clinic for routine device monitoring. Moreover, in the case of clinical events, such as ICD shocks or alert notifications for changes in cardiac status...

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Main Authors: Campana Carlo, Guenzati Giuseppe, Pappone Alessia, Perego Giovanni B, Lunati Maurizio, Landolina Maurizio, Marzegalli Maurizio, Frigerio Maria, Parati Gianfranco, Curnis Antonio, Colangelo Irene, Valsecchi Sergio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/10/1/42