A Low Critical Event Rate Despite a High Abnormal Event Rate in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electric Devices Followed Up by Remote Monitoring

Objective Remote monitoring (RM) of cardiac implantable electric devices (CIEDs) has been advocated as a healthcare standard. However, expert consensus statements suggest that all patients require annual face-to-face follow-up consultations at outpatient clinics even if RM reveals no episodes. The objective of this study was to determine the critical event rate after CIED implantation through...