Why Monitoring Matters

Monitoring your heart device is about more than just checking a battery — it’s about keeping you safe, informed, and supported. Regular monitoring helps your healthcare team see how your device and your heart are working, so problems can be picked up early.

Why it makes a difference

• Detects problems early
  Monitoring can show if your device detects an abnormal rhythm, such as atrial fibrillation, or if there are changes with the battery or leads. These may not always cause symptoms at first, but finding them early helps your doctor act quickly.

• Improves safety
  If your device records a rhythm problem or a technical issue, your healthcare team can be notified and decide if you need follow-up. This lowers the risk of complications and keeps your care proactive.

• Keeps your device working at its best
  Monitoring helps track things like battery life, lead performance, and device settings. This means replacements or adjustments can be planned in advance — with minimal surprises.

• Gives you confidence
  Knowing your device is being regularly checked (both in clinic and through remote monitoring) provides peace of mind. You don’t have to wait until your next appointment to know how things are going.

Evidence behind monitoring

Leading heart organisations worldwide — including the Heart Rhythm Society and the European Society of Cardiology — recommend monitoring as a standard part of care for people with pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders.

Studies have shown that regular monitoring:

• Detects issues sooner than annual in-clinic visits alone.

• Reduces the risk of complications from device or rhythm problems.

• Improves confidence and reassurance for patients living with heart devices.

Reassurance for you

Monitoring matters because it means you’re not facing your heart condition alone. It’s a safety net that supports both you and your doctor — helping you live more confidently with your device.