Remote Cardiac Monitoring and Continuous Cardiovascular Care

Technology developments that are allowing developers to design smaller, more reliable electronic devices are creating opportunities for improving cardiovascular care. As new-generation cardiac devices and monitoring products converge with wireless technology, medical professionals are acquiring the capability to monitor key patient parameters and implanted device data continuously in near-real time. While improvements in the design of vital signs monitors that include sophisticated detection algorithms and integrated wireless technology are improving the performance and diagnostic value of externally worn monitors, it is in the area of wirelessly enabled implantable devices that a shift in the approach to ambulatory cardiac patient care is emerging. All of the major cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device companies now offer implantable devices that incorporate wireless technology capable of automatically transmitting device and patient data externally. This information is sent or relayed to a data center that is staffed continuously to monitor and filter incoming patient data and notify caregivers of events requiring intervention or follow-up.

The evolution of wireless cardiovascular monitoring technology is extending beyond adding wireless capabilities to existing devices. Design miniaturization and improvements in heart rhythm detection logic are creating opportunities for new classes of ambulatory monitoring devices. Examples include Transoma’s Sleuth, Medtronic’s Reveal and St Jude’s Confirm heart monitors. The trend in wireless implants also encompasses vascular health. This group includes devices for monitoring post-operative aneurysm repair and hypertension. Intracardial implants for monitoring CHF are also in development.

Publication Date: October 2008

Executive Summary

Cardiovascular Care Market Dynamics

Demand Drivers

Demographic Trends

Managed Care Initiatives

Remote Cardiac Patient Monitoring

Defining The Business Case

Current Generation Devices

Evolving Technology & Patient Expectations

Wireless Cardiovascular Care Segment Analysis

Rhythm Management

ICDs

CRTs

Congestive Heart Failure

Electrical Activity

Vascular Pressure Measurement

Wireless Cardiovascular Monitoring Design Factors

Device Factors

Biocompatibility

Reliability

Durability & Packaging

Human Engineering/Ergonomics

Wireless Technology Factors

Event Signaling/Caregiver Notification

Signaling/Event Parameters

Network Performance

Commercial Wireless Ambulatory Cardiovascular Product Assessments

Rhythm Management

ICDs

Boston Scientific

Medtronic

St. Jude Medical

CRTs

Biotronik

Boston Scientific

Medtronic

St. Jude Medical

Electrical Activity Monitors

Vascular Implants

Development-stage Wireless-enabled Cardiovascular Monitors

Intracardial Implants

Vascular Implants

Subcutaneous Devices

Wireless Cardiovascular Data Management

The Network Layer

The Caregiver Interface

Branded Platforms

Marketing Strategies

Profiles of Branded Remote

The Role of Data Centers

Mobile Virtual Healthcare Networks

Market Factors

Standards and Regulations

Healthcare Standards

Communications Standards

Data Security

Wireless Cardiovascular Monitoring Market Data & Forecasts

Addressable Market & Core Assumptions

Historical and Trend Data

Market Forecasts

Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles

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Wireless Cardiovascular Care Segment Analysis