Telemedicine and patients with heart failure: evidence and unresolved issues
Einstein (Säo Paulo)
; 22: eRW0393, 2024. tab, graf
Article
in English
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LILACS-Express
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| ID: biblio-1534331
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BR1.1
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Heart failure is the leading cause of cardiac-related hospitalizations. Limited access to reevaluations and outpatient appointments restricts the application of modern therapies. Telemedicine has become an essential resource in the healthcare system because of its countless benefits, such as higher and more frequent appointments and faster titration of medications. This narrative review aimed to demonstrate the evidence and unresolved issues related to the use of telemedicine in patients with heart failure. No studies have examined heart failure prevention; however, several studies have addressed the prevention of decompensation with positive results. Telemedicine can be used to evaluate all patients with heart failure, and many telemedicine platforms are available. Several strategies, including both noninvasive (phone calls, weight measurement, and virtual visits) and invasive (implantable pulmonary artery catheters) strategies can be implemented. Given these benefits, telemedicine is highly desirable, particularly for vulnerable groups. Although some questions remain unanswered, the development of new technologies can complement remote visits and improve patient care.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Target 3.4 Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Health problem:
Goal 7: Evidence and knowledge in health
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Other circulatory Diseases
Database:
LILACS
Language:
English
Journal:
Einstein (Säo Paulo)
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein/BR