The list of smartphone capabilities seems to expand daily and now, for patients with an implantable pacemaker from Medtronic Plc (Dublin), there is even a mobile app designed to monitor the device remotely. The FDA approved Medtronic's app-based monitoring system, the Mycarelink smart monitor, allowing pacemaker patients to use their phone or tablet to transmit data from their device to their doctor using either a cellular or Wi-Fi connection. The app is comprised of a portable device reader (available by prescription) and the mobile app, which is available for Android and Apple platforms. Read More
