Remote Monitoring in Cardiovascular Diseases

Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to discuss and explore selected clinically integrated and commercially available devices, the data supporting them, as well as the next phase of devices that are coming down the pipeline. This includes usage of devices such as the evolution of pacemaker in electrophysiology. Recent Findings In the last 10 years alone, there has been a multitude of devices from invasive to noninvasive and prescribed to over the counter, with potential cardiovascular disease applications. Recent developments in remote monitoring include: the emergency of wireless PA catheters, wearable devices that can monitor heart rate and assess for atrial fibrillation, and leadless, wireless pacemakers, and patch monitoring systems. Remote patient monitoring is here to stay, but which devices get integrated into daily cardiovascular clinical practice is yet to be seen. Summary Cardiology and sensor technology have significantly evolved since the turn of the twentieth century, transforming cardiac devices into small and less invasive forms catalyzing the field of remote monitoring. Remote patient monitoring is now a well-recognized term in care management of cardiovascular disease patients; however, there are few actual clinical integrations.