Remote Cardiac Monitoring

Cardiac telemetry is a type of remote cardiac monitoring. It involves the use of electrodes that are attached to the patient’s body to measure the electrical activity of the heart. The electrodes transmit the data to a monitor, which can be located either in a hospital setting or in the patient’s home. The data is then interpreted by a cardiologist.

Cardiac telemetry is commonly used to diagnose and monitor patients with irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. It can also be used to monitor patients with implanted pacemakers and other cardiac devices. In some cases, cardiac telemetry can detect signs of a heart attack before it occurs, allowing for timely and effective treatment.