Abbott Will Update Heart Failure Monitoring Software
Patients will soon use a smartphone app to track pulmonary artery pressure readings.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Heart Disease
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Abbott plans to release a software update later in 2026 for its CardioMEMS heart failure monitoring system. This update will allow patients to track their pulmonary artery pressure trends directly through a smartphone app.
Why it matters
Managing heart failure often requires catching pressure changes before symptoms become apparent. Enhanced digital monitoring tools can help patients and doctors maintain better oversight of disease progression.
The CardioMEMS system utilizes a sensor implanted in the pulmonary artery to track pressure. This upcoming software update follows the FDA's 2022 expansion of the system's clinical indications.
The players
Abbott
A global healthcare company that develops medical devices including heart failure monitoring systems.
FDA
The federal agency responsible for overseeing the safety and efficacy of medical devices in the United States.
The details
The CardioMEMS system tracks internal pressure trends to alert clinicians to shifts in heart failure status. With the CardioGuide HF app, patients will be able to visualize these trends, while the Hero device provides the necessary Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity to transmit data to healthcare teams.
Timeline
2014: CardioMEMS received initial FDA approval.
2022: CardioMEMS received broader FDA heart failure approval.
June 2026: Abbott launched the Hero external data recorder.
Late 2026: Abbott plans to roll out software updates.
Health Landscape
The transition toward mobile-enabled monitoring represents a shift in heart failure management from episodic care to real-time data tracking. This development builds upon the existing clinical use of the CardioMEMS platform to provide patients with greater visibility into their status.
If you currently use the CardioMEMS system, discuss with your cardiologist how this upcoming app-based interface might change your routine data transmissions. It is important to ask your care team how they will use the new smartphone-based trends to adjust your treatment plan.
The takeaway
Proactive monitoring can help identify worsening heart failure before clinical symptoms arise. Discuss with your physician whether remote monitoring technologies are appropriate for your specific care plan.
Further reading
For more on managing long-term heart conditions, explore our Heart Disease section.
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