ArticleEuropean heart journal. Digital health2024
Initial experience, safety, and feasibility using remote access or onsite technical support for complex ablation procedures: results of the REMOTE study.
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Abstract
Aims: Electroanatomical mapping (EAM) systems are essential for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The EAM system is usually operated by qualified staff or field technical engineers from the control room. Novel remote support technology allows for remote access of EAM via online services. Remote access increases the flexibility of the electrophysiological lab, reduces travel time, and overcomes hospital access limitations especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we report on the feasibility and safety of EAM remote access for cardiac ablation procedures. Methods and results: Mapping and ablation were achieved by combining the EnsiteX™ EAM system and the integrated Ensite™ Connect Remote Support software, together with an integrated audiovisual solution system for remote support (Medinbox). Communication between the operator and the remote support was achieved using an incorporated internet-based common communication platform (Zoom™), headphones, and high-resolution cameras. We investigated 50 remote access-assisted consecutive electrophysiological procedures from September 2022 to February 2023 (remote group). The data were compared with matched patients ( Conclusion: Remote access for EAM was feasible and safe in this single-centre study. Procedural data were comparable to procedures with onsite support. In the future, this new solution might have a great impact on facilitating electrophysiological procedures.
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