Pacemaker and defibrillator management
Monitoring your IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC DEVICE
At HCA UK we offer routine follow-ups and services to make sure your pacemaker or defibrillator is working effectively
About managing cardiac devices
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 cardiac 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.
Request a cardiac appointment
If heart symptoms are affecting your quality of life, we’re here to help. Our heart team is available to book an appointment with a cardiac specialist.
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020 7616 4988
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.