A novel non-contact remote interrogate system based on 5G telecommunication technique during cardiac implantable electrical devices implantation against the background of the global COVID-19 pandemic

To the Editor:Cardiac implantable electrical devices(CIEDs)are the most effective method of treating and diagnosing several different kinds of arrhythmia and heart failure.It is necessary for a clinician to evaluate the parameters of the device to ensure safety and efficacy during the procedure.Traditionally,parameter testing and programming are performed by the manufacturer’s clinical service technician on-site in the Cath-lab.However,after the outbreak of the corona virus disease-2019(COVID-19),the manufacturer’s clinical service technicians are not allowed access to the Cath-lab and ward.Solving the problemof parameter testing and programming is crucial.