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Telemedicine platforms and their use in the coronavirus disease-19 era to deliver comprehensive vascular care.
Lin, Judith C; Humphries, Misty D; Shutze, William P; Aalami, Oliver O; Fischer, Uwe M; Hodgson, Kim J.
  • Lin JC; Division of Vascular Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Mich. Electronic address: judithlin1@yahoo.com.
  • Humphries MD; Division of Vascular Surgery, University of California Davis Health System, Davis, Calif.
  • Shutze WP; Texas Vascular Associates, Plano, Tex.
  • Aalami OO; Division of Vascular Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif.
  • Fischer UM; Division of Vascular Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn.
  • Hodgson KJ; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Ill; Society for Vascular Surgery, Chicago, Ill.
J Vasc Surg ; 73(2): 392-398, 2021 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-628496
ABSTRACT
Implementation of telemedicine for patient encounters optimizes personal safety and allows for continuity of patient care. Embracing telehealth reduces the use of personal protective equipment and other resources consumed during in-person visits. The use of telehealth has increased to historic levels in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Telehealth may be a key modality to fight against COVID-19, allowing us to take care of patients, conserve personal protective equipment, and protect health care workers all while minimizing the risk of viral spread. We must not neglect vascular health issues while the coronavirus pandemic continues to flood many hospitals and keep people confined to their homes. Patients are not immune to diseases and illnesses such as stroke, critical limb ischemia, and deep vein thrombosis while being confined to their homes and afraid to visit hospitals. Emerging from the COVID-19 crisis, incorporating telemedicine into routine medical care is transformative. By leveraging digital technology, the authors discuss their experience with the implementation, workflow, coding, and reimbursement issues of telehealth during the COVID-19 era.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vascular Diseases / Telemedicine / Pandemics / Patient Care / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Vasc Surg Journal subject: Vascular Diseases Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vascular Diseases / Telemedicine / Pandemics / Patient Care / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Vasc Surg Journal subject: Vascular Diseases Year: 2021 Document Type: Article