AUTHOR=Long Yu , Xiong Shiqiang , Tong Lin , Li Jin , Luo Yan , Huang Wenchao , Zhang Zhen , Liu Hanxiong , Cai Lin 

TITLE=The real-time remote testing and programming of cardiac implantable electronic devices: A case series report

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

VOLUME=9

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cardiovascular-medicine/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.1010409

DOI=10.3389/fcvm.2022.1010409

ISSN=2297-055X

ABSTRACT=<p>Minimizing the number of personnel in the cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL) and the times of CCL door openings contribute to reduce the infection risk of medical staff and patients, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The usage of 5G-CTP system enables device specialists to conduct remote parameter testing and programming without entering the CCL, potentially reducing the exposure risk of medical staff and patients to COVID-19 infection.</p>