Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are essential management options for patients with brady-and tachyarrhythmias or heart failure with concomitant optimal pharmacotherapy. Despite increasing technological advances, there are still gaps in the management of CIED patients, eg, the growing number of lead-and pocket-related longterm complications, including cardiac device–related infective endocarditis, requires the greatest care. Likewise, patients with CIEDs should be monitored remotely as a part of a comprehensive, holistic management approach. In addition, novel technologies used in smartwatches may be a convenient tool for long-term atrial fibrillation (AF) screening, especially in high-risk populations. Early detection of AF may reduce the risk of stroke and other AF-related complications. The objective of this review article was to provide an overview of novel technologies in cardiac rhythm–management devices and future challenges related to CIEDs.
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Kotalczyk, A., Kalarus, Z., Wright, D. J., Boriani, G., & Lip, G. Y. H. (2020). Cardiac electronic devices: Future directions and challenges. Medical Devices: Evidence and Research. Dove Medical Press Ltd. https://doi.org/10.2147/MDER.S245625
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