What is Carelink?

Medtronic CareLink is a remote monitoring system for patients with implanted Medtronic devices such as pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices. It allows physicians to remotely monitor device performance and patient health data, facilitating proactive management of cardiac conditions. Patients use a CareLink monitor at home to transmit data from their implanted device to a secure server, which is then accessible to their healthcare providers. It is commonly used to reduce the frequency of in-person clinic visits, detect potential issues early, and improve patient outcomes.