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Remote Cardiac Monitoring

Continuous cardiac surveillance from home

Remote cardiac monitoring uses cellular- and Bluetooth-connected devices to transmit cardiac data — pacemaker and ICD readings, ambulatory rhythm recordings, blood pressure, weight, oxygen saturation — directly to Dr. Kedan's office from your home. The result is continuous surveillance without the need for frequent in-office visits, and the ability to detect and respond to problems days or weeks earlier than periodic visits alone would allow. Remote monitoring is a defining feature of concierge cardiology done well.

What's Included

  • Implantable device interrogation (pacemaker, ICD, loop recorder) via home transmitter
  • Wearable patch or watch-based rhythm monitoring
  • Home blood-pressure monitoring with cloud sync
  • Weight and symptom tracking for heart-failure patients
  • Pulse oximetry when indicated
  • Automated alerts for clinically significant changes
  • Direct physician review by Dr. Kedan

How It's Performed

Setup begins in the Beverly Hills office with device pairing, account creation, and a brief training. Most devices then operate automatically — implantable devices send nightly transmissions, blood-pressure cuffs and scales upload after each use, and rhythm patches transmit continuously. Dr. Kedan reviews flagged transmissions personally, with critical alerts triggering an immediate phone call from the office.

How to Prepare

  • Have a stable home WiFi connection or cellular service available where the device will live.
  • Pick a consistent location for the transmitter or device (often the bedside).
  • Set up notifications on your phone if your device uses an app.
  • Have a list of all your current devices and serial numbers if you are transferring care.
  • Plan to measure blood pressure and weight at consistent times of day.

What to Expect After

The system runs in the background of daily life. Notable transmissions trigger a personal review by Dr. Kedan; truly urgent findings prompt an immediate phone call. Routine summaries are discussed at regular follow-up. Most patients describe remote monitoring as invisibly reassuring — they don't think about it day to day, but they know it is working.

Indications

  • Any implanted cardiac device (pacemaker, ICD, loop recorder, CRT)
  • Heart failure with frequent decompensations
  • Resistant or labile hypertension
  • Post-ablation rhythm surveillance
  • Recent cardiac hospitalization or procedure
  • Concierge patients wanting continuous oversight between visits
  • Patients in geographically distant primary residences

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is remote cardiac monitoring?
It is the use of cellular- and Bluetooth-connected devices to transmit cardiac data — implanted device interrogations, ambulatory rhythm recordings, blood pressure, weight, oxygen saturation — directly from your home to Dr. Kedan's office, without needing to come in for every reading.
What kinds of devices are monitored?
Pacemakers, ICDs, implantable loop recorders, biventricular pacing devices (CRT), external rhythm patches, smart blood-pressure cuffs, connected scales, and select wearables (Apple Watch and similar) when their data is clinically relevant.
How is the data transmitted?
Most implanted devices use a bedside transmitter that automatically sends nightly data over cellular or WiFi. Patches transmit continuously. Blood-pressure cuffs and scales sync with an app or directly to a portal. No action is required from you for most readings.
Do I need WiFi?
Many newer devices use cellular and do not require home WiFi. Some still rely on WiFi or a landline. The Cardiolucent team confirms compatibility before setup.
How often is the data reviewed?
Critical alerts — such as a delivered shock from an ICD or a sustained atrial fibrillation episode — trigger an immediate notification and are reviewed the same day. Routine transmissions are reviewed personally by Dr. Kedan and discussed at regular follow-up.
Will it replace office visits?
Remote monitoring reduces but does not eliminate in-person visits. Annual device checks, comprehensive evaluations, and any visit that requires physical examination still happen in the office. The remote data fills in everything between visits.
Are there any risks?
No physical risk — these are passive monitoring devices. The chief consideration is data privacy, which is handled through HIPAA-compliant manufacturer portals and Cardiolucent's secure systems.
What do I do if I notice a problem?
Call the office directly. Remote monitoring complements but never replaces your judgment about symptoms — if you feel that something is wrong, we want to hear from you.
Who reviews the transmissions?
Trained device clinicians prepare the data, and Dr. Kedan personally reviews and acts on any clinically significant finding.
How do I get started?
Call Cardiolucent at (310) 304-5555. Setup is straightforward and tailored to your devices and goals.

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†Some listed indications involve investigational/off-label use. Learn more.