Regular follow-up of patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic
devices (CIEDs) is a necessary part to optimize the CIED system
performance and longevity, which can assess the outcome of CIED, its
working conditions and the timely identification of device dysfunction
and arrhythmias. Traditional follow-up includes in-person evaluation and
remote monitoring. With the development of the 5G cloud support
platform, the “5G Cloud Follow-up APP” was designed to realize remote
programming of CIEDs, thereby realizing emergency intervention for
patients and supplementing deficiencies of traditional follow-up
methods. We summarize the utilization, safety, and implications of CIED
remote programming.