Comparing patient and family usability of insertable cardiac monitors in a pediatric cohort: Patient external activator versus smartphone transmission

Key Findings▪There were no differences in ease of use between insertable cardiac monitors (ICMs) using external patient activation transmission systems and smartphone application–based transmission.▪Patients/guardians report high levels of convenience and confidence that their transmissions were reaching the medical team, regardless of ICM transmission type.▪ICMs are perceived by pediatric patients and their guardians to have a positive impact on guiding medical management. ▪There were no differences in ease of use between insertable cardiac monitors (ICMs) using external patient activation transmission systems and smartphone application–based transmission.▪Patients/guardians report high levels of convenience and confidence that their transmissions were reaching the medical team, regardless of ICM transmission type.▪ICMs are perceived by pediatric patients and their guardians to have a positive impact on guiding medical management.