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Virtual monitoring matches clinic care for heart-device patients
A virtual e-health system (VIRTUES) was as safe and effective as standard care for monitoring the function of cardiac implantable electronic devices, with the benefits of cost savings and patient satisfaction.
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A virtual e‑health system called VIRTUES was found to be as safe and effective as standard clinic care for monitoring cardiac implantable electronic devices. The trials, presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress 2026, reported that VIRTUES offered cost savings and higher patient satisfaction. The study compared virtual monitoring to conventional in‑clinic follow‑ups and found no difference in safety or effectiveness. The results suggest that remote monitoring can replace routine clinic visits for these patients.
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