New Cellular Device Improves Data Collection from Pacemakers, ICDs

The CardioMessenger Smart helps reduce dependency on landlines to relay information from implanted cardiac devices to medical providers.

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If you have a pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), or similar cardiac device in your chest, its important that your doctor keep tabs on how the technology is functioning. Is the ICD administering life-saving shocks at the right time? Is the pacemaker keeping your heartbeat steady? Are there signs that the battery is running low or are other problems developing?
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