For Patients

Patient Education

At Carient Heart and Vascular, we are committed to education, especially for our patients. We have often heard that patients find comfort and power in understanding more about conditions and potential treatments. For this reason, we put this library together for you. It includes videos to advance your knowledge of the most common conditions and treatments, searchable by keyword. Simply click the link below to get started. And, as always, please reach out to us with any questions – or for guidance at 571.581.1771. You can also send a question to your provider via your Patient Portal account. (Click here to create your Patient Portal account if you haven’t already done so).


**PET CT Patient Education Video**

MoMe Heart Monitor

Please access the below instructions, video and documents to assist you in setting up your heart monitor device.

  • Pick up MoMe monitor
  • Watch this video: How to Hook Up the MoMe
  • Location of Leads for MoMe
  • MoMe Patient Guide
  • RemoteMe Patient Insert
  • Call office 877.415.4116 to confirm device is connected properly
  • After 5 days, return the device to the appropriate office

Our Device Clinic team is available at 877.415.4116 for any questions you might have.

Cardiac Device Pre-Implant Education

Below are answers to some of the most common questions we hear from patients who are about to receive a remote patient monitoring cardiac device. If you don’t see the answer to your question, we encourage you to contact us directly at (877) 415 - 4116 x2107.

A pacemaker is a small device that is implanted into your chest. It that helps regulate the heartbeat. It has 2 main parts:

  • A small metal container that holds the battery that is placed under the skin.
  • An insulated wire that connects the battery to the heart

An ICD is a small device that is implanted into your chest. It will monitor your heart rhythm. If your heart rhythm becomes too fast, the ICD will pace or shock it back into a normal rhythm. The ICD has:

  • A small metal container that holds the battery that is placed under the skin.
  • A lead that is either under the skin of the chest or placed through a vein into the heart

A loop recorder is a small device that records your heart rate and rhythm.

  • It can be set to record when the heart rate is too fast, too slow, or pauses. It is also set so that you can mark symptoms, if needed.
  • The information is stored in the device and sent remotely from your home to your doctor each month through a specialized remote device given to you at the time of the procedure.

To learn more, watch our educational videos below.

Your doctor will explain the placement procedure to you.

  • Placement is done in the EP/Cardiac Cath Lab. You will be in a deep sleep from anesthesia and will not be able to feel pain during the placement.
  • Implantable Loop Recorders can be placed in office under local anesthesia.
  • These devices are placed under the skin.
  • The doctor will let you know when you can return to full activities and work.
  • The doctor will give you special instructions for activities, such as sports, swimming and work.
  • If indicated, the doctor or nurse will teach you how you how to use an arm sling
  • You will continue to follow-up with your primary cardiologist and/or EP.
  • You may also have follow-ups with the Device Clinic
  • You will send information from your device to the doctor from home.
  • You will receive specific follow-up instructions after the procedure.
  • Your home transmitter will do checks every 91 days for pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators or every 31 days for implantable loop recorders.
  • A remote transmission sends information from your device from home.
  • The box only sends stored information found in the device.
  • The information is sent to a computer. Your care team will look at information such as:
  • Battery status
  • Lead status
  • Irregular or fast heart beats
  • How much the device is being used

Remote transmissions should not replace clinic visits. Remotes do not let us make the changes you may need to your device. Please keep your scheduled clinic visits.

  • There is a charge related to these transmissions. Each insurance company is different. You will need to call your insurance company to find out your cost.

Educational Videos

Jot Dx ICM™ can help to understand your irregular heartbeat

Reveal LINQ™ System Introduction for Patients