Cardiac issues are just one reason you might have telemetry monitoring. You might need it after surgery, recovery from a stroke, or if you have blood clots.(Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images.) Telemetry ...

In the United States, heart disease is the most common chronic disease and remains the leading cause of death for both men and women, making the ability to provide accurate continuous cardiac ...

The authors report overutilization of telemetry monitoring in a community setting, increasing the cost of health care and potential harm to patients with unnecessary interventions. Objectives: ...