Pacemaker and defibrillator management
Monitoring your IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC DEVICE
We offer routine follow-ups and services to make sure your pacemaker or defibrillator is working effectively
About cardiac device management
When you have an implantable cardiac device fitted, it's important that you're monitored regularly by a pacing physiologist. We offer follow-ups six weeks after you first have your device fitted, then every six months after that.
If you have a biventricular (CRT) device, we can carry out biventricular device optimisation to make sure your device is working as efficiently as possible.
During an implantable loop recorder (ILR) follow-up, your physiologist communicates with your device and reviews any episodes that your device has captured. You can also monitor your device at home. To do this, you download data directly from your device and call the clinic to submit it. This technology is compatible with most devices. Using it could mean you don't need to come to the hospital as often and it has the potential to pick up problems sooner.
If you have a biventricular (CRT) device, we can carry out biventricular device optimisation to make sure your device is working as efficiently as possible.
During an implantable loop recorder (ILR) follow-up, your physiologist communicates with your device and reviews any episodes that your device has captured. You can also monitor your device at home. To do this, you download data directly from your device and call the clinic to submit it. This technology is compatible with most devices. Using it could mean you don't need to come to the hospital as often and it has the potential to pick up problems sooner.
Our cardiac consultants
We're proud to work with leading cardiac experts across whose skills are matched by their integrity and compassion.
Our cardiologists are supported by a team of physiologists, respiratory physiotherapists and cardiac nurses at each of our hospitals.
Our cardiologists are supported by a team of physiologists, respiratory physiotherapists and cardiac nurses at each of our hospitals.
Our locations
From complex cardiothoracic surgery to tests and diagnostic procedures, we provide exceptional cardiac care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital Cardiac Unit
The Wellington Hospital North Building, Circus Road
London
NW8 6PD
Request a cardiac appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced cardiologist or cardiac surgeons.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.