User's Manual

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LATITUDE Patient Management
LATITUDE Patient Management is a remote monitoring
system that provides implanted device data to both clinicians
and cardiac device patients. This remote monitoring system is
designed to improve patient care while providing convenience
to you. LATITUDE Patient Management provides clinicians
access to your implanted device data via the Internet.
A key component of the system is the LATITUDE Communicator,
an easy-to-use in-home monitoring device for patients. The
Communicator uses wireless communication technology to
automatically gather data from your implanted device at times
scheduled by your physician. This data is sent to the LATITUDE
database through a standard telephone line. The LATITUDE
Patient Management system uses advanced security methods
to protect your personal medical information.
The LATITUDE Patient Management system is not intended to
assist with medical emergencies. If you are not feeling well, call
your physician or 911.
Patient Website
Patients can view information about their implanted device from
a personalized patient website by using an Internet-connected
personal computer. The patient website also provides access to
a wide range of cardiac related health information. Patients must
LATITUDE Patient Management