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CareLink® Network

Medtronic CareLink® Network for Pacemakers

Clinics and patients across the country rely on the Medtronic CareLink® Network for improved care, convenience, and peace of mind. Now the leading Internet-based remote monitoring service is available for pacemakers.

Convenience and Better Care

The Medtronic CareLink Network ensures timely identification of clinically important issues, such as asymptomatic atrial fibrillation or device integrity issues.1 Patients express reassurance knowing their clinicians have critical information for managing their cardiac disease and appreciate the ability to send device information from home and away. Clinicians can review device data when and where they choose on the Medtronic CareLink Clinician Website.

Complete Follow-up

The Medtronic CareLink Network provides comprehensive data comparable to an in-office device check, including:

  • Full parameter summary
  • Percent pacing
  • Real-time and magnet EGM
  • Batteryvoltage and longevity
  • A-V conduction histograms
  • Arrhythmia summary with Mode Switch duration
  • Lead impedance and trends

Hassle-free Scheduling and Transmissions

The Medtronic CareLink Network is fast and easy to use compared with transtelphonic monitoring. Nearly 100% of patients surveyed say they find Medtronic CareLink Monitor easy to use.2 Clinicians and patients enjoy scheduling flexibility, allowing patients to transmit data within a time range rather than at a set time. Clinic staff need not be present during transmissions.

“In moving pacemaker patients from transtelephonic telemetry to the Medtronic CareLink Network, you get a lot more information – data comparable to what you get in the office. We can capture atrial fibrillation every time.”

--George H. Crossley III, MD, Mid-State Cardiology Associates, Nashville, Tennessee

Remote Device Management
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References
  1. Schoenfeld MH, Compton SJ, Mead RH, et al. Remote monitoring of implantable cardioverter defibrillators: a prospective analysis. PACE 2004:27:757-763.
  2. Medtronic CareLink Network: Clinic Satisfaction Survey, August 2004.
  3. The Medtronic CareLink Network is currently available in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

 

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