Medtronic Wins In England’s NICE Decision On Implantable Monitors For Stroke Patients; Biotronik And Abbott Lose
Executive Summary
UK health technology assessment body NICE says that Medtronic’s Reveal LINQ, which transmits data remotely to doctors, is likely to be a cost-effective use of National Health Service resources.
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