Description
The CardioMEMS
TM
HF System provides pulmonary artery (PA) hemodynamic data used
for the monitoring and management of heart failure (HF) patients. The system measures
changes in PA pressure which physicians use to initiate or modify heart failure treatment.
The system includes the following components:
•
Implantable wireless sensor with delivery catheter
•
Patient or hospital electronics system
•
Patient database
The wireless sensor is designed for permanent implantation into the distal pulmonary
artery. Once implanted, the CardioMEMS PA Sensor provides non-invasive hemodynamic
data that is collected in the physician’s office, clinic, hospital, or patient’s home. The data
provided by the system includes:
•
PA pressure waveform
•
Systolic, Diastolic, and Mean PA pressure
•
Heart Rate
This hemodynamic data is transmitted to a secure website that serves as the patient
database so that PA monitoring information is available at all times through the internet.
Changes in PA pressure can be used in conjunction with heart failure signs and
symptoms to guide adjustments to medications.
For information on the operation of the CardioMEMS HF System, please refer to the
System Guide. For information on operation of the patient database, please refer to the
Merlin.net
TM
Patient Care Network Heart Failure Management Application Help Manual.
For clinical study information, please refer to page 14 of this guide.
Figure 1. PA Sensor
Figure 2. PA sensor and delivery system
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