Technology and Device Management

EP News: Remote Monitoring in Pediatric Electrophysiology

This article reviews the implementation of remote monitoring for pediatric patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices. Discusses workflow design, patient engagement, and opportunities to improve clinical efficiency and long-term device…

EP News: COVID Challenges

This article describes how electrophysiology programs adapted clinical workflows during the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining quality patient care. Highlights include lessons learned in telehealth, workflow redesign, and care delivery that…

Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (EV-ICD) Appeal Toolkit

This resource collection includes a structured EV-ICD appeal template and a fully written sample appeal letter to support clinicians in securing coverage approval. Together, these tools provide a step-by-step framework…

Alert Triage Workflow for CIED Remote Monitoring Clinics

A standardized, evidence-based framework for managing CIED remote monitoring alerts in outpatient device clinics. Includes a color-coded triage algorithm (RED/YELLOW/GREEN), complete SOP, staff training materials, and interactive metrics dashboard that…

Remote Alert Guidance

This resource outlines standardized workflows and smartphrase guidance for managing cardiac device alerts, including atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, ICD therapies, lead issues, and battery status. It supports consistent, efficient alert…

MRI Screening Assessment

This resource provides a standardized screening tool to support safe MRI imaging in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). It guides clinicians through key device, lead, and pacing dependency…

SOP SCD Risk Stratification/ICD-Indications

This SOP provides a concise, guideline-based framework for sudden cardiac death risk stratification and ICD indications across multiple cardiomyopathies, including ischemic and non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, ARVC, HOCM, myotonic dystrophy, and…

CPX-Guided Functional Follow-up After LBBAP

This protocol uses 3-month CPX as the individual baseline and mandates a two-step device optimization bundle (rate response + upper rate review) for Yellow results, with escalation and CPX-based reassessment…

Pacemaker Surgery Instructions

These outpatient surgical instructions are intended for patients undergoing a pacemaker implant, pacemaker generator replacement, or pacemaker lead revision. The document provides guidance on how to prepare for the procedure,…

Policy for Identification and Management of CIED Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy

This policy outlines the management of patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) undergoing radiotherapy treatment. It includes risk stratification flowcharts and example forms for documenting provider correspondence and CIED…