The telecardiology revolution: improving the management of cardiac disease in primary care
Open Access
- 19 October 2010
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
- Vol. 103 (11), 442-446
- https://doi.org/10.1258/jrsm.2010.100301
Abstract
Summary Telecardiology allows for the remote specialist interpretation of electrocardiographic recordings via telephone transmission. It has the potential to change the way cardiac care is being delivered in the primary care setting. This review discusses the current status of cardiac care in the community, and highlights how telecardiology can help support general practitioners in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic cardiac disease, as well as provide the potential for screening opportunities in particular patients at risk. Also reviewed is the success of recent trials of a telecardiology service in the north west of England. Thanks to developments in technology and ever decreasing costs, telecardiology has the potential to save time, money and lives. Telecardiology, it would seem, is set to revolutionize cardiac care in the community, making savings and bridging the gap between primary and secondary care.Keywords
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