King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah, a member of the Makkah Health cluster, has launched a remote monitoring service for cardiac electrophysiology devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and heart failure therapy devices.
The cluster stated this service represents a significant advancement, enabling medical teams to detect cardiac rhythm and electrical disturbances remotely at the moment they occur. It also automatically guides patients to the nearest specialised cardiology clinics within their city, helping reduce the need for routine in-person checkups, particularly beneficial for those living in remote areas.
The remote cardiac monitoring service relies on a pacemaker implanted in the patient’s body, which is connected to a small device carried in the patient’s pocket or kept nearby. This device electronically transmits vital data and readings directly to the cardiac device programming and monitoring clinic at the medical city, streamlining follow-ups and allowing immediate action when any irregularities are detected.
The cluster added that the initiative is part of King Abdullah Medical City’s digital strategy to enhance smart delivery of specialised care and ensure the highest safety standards and rapid response. This aligns with the goals of the Health Sector Transformation programme under Saudi Vision 2030. The medical city also aims to empower patients with easier access to cardiac care and reduce the physical and time-related burdens through a fully integrated 24/7 automated monitoring system.