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. 2020 Nov 20;3(4):391–399. doi: 10.1016/j.cjco.2020.11.010

Table 2.

Table of barriers identified through patient and device clinic surveys

Barrier identified
  • 1.

    Inconsistent and/or limited funding policies across jurisdictions for in-clinic and remote visits

  • 2.

    Lack of a unified, process-specific, and guideline-supported approach to follow-up after CIED implant

  • 3.

    Accessibility for all patients and types of devices

  • 4.

    Resources (education, time, training)

  • 5.

    Coordination of care

  • 6.

    Visit logistics

  • 7.

    Attitudes toward remote visits

CIED, cardiac implantable electronic device.