Cardiovascular telerehabilitation – concept CTR is a program that comprises one or more components of traditional CVR, commonly offered in CVR programs at home or outside a hospital/specialized center environment; it is delivered through digital technology (telemonitoring, e-learning, telecoaching). Its objective is to manage CVD and improve different physical, emotional, psychological, and social aspects of patients, especially those located in areas with low levels of access, whether due to their place of residence or difficulty in accessing advanced care., […]

Three-dimensional (3D) echocardiogram with transillumination (TI) is a novel 3D rendering tool that enhances specific image features not optimally displayed by conventional 3D imaging. Conventional 3D rendering lacks consistency regarding image details and depth perception, often presenting suboptimal images. Transillumination 3D imaging benefits from the integration of a movable virtual light source into the data set. The light source can be moved anteriorly or posteriorly and from side to side, being positioned at specific locations in order to highlight the […]

Abstract Background The natural history of heart failure is a progressive decline and recurrent hospital admissions. New strategies to timely detect decompensations are needed. The use of telemonitoring in heart failure is inconsistent. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the impact of this telemonitoring program (TMP) in hospitalizations and emergency department admissions. Methods This is a retrospective observational study, that analyzed data of all the patients who enrolled in the TMP program from January 2018 to December 2019. Demographic, clinical, […]

Telemonitoring in Heart Failure and Remote Management Telemonitoring consists of monitoring and remote support for chronic heart failure (HF) patients. Telemonitoring can be non-invasive or invasive. Non-invasive telemonitoring includes telephone calls, periodic guidance through instructional material, control and monitoring of body weight, video calls and teleconsultations. , Invasive telemonitoring involves implantable devices that transmit hemodynamic and intrathoracic impedance data to a remote server. , Clinical trials of non-invasive telemonitoring often show conflicting results. However, meta-analyses of observational and randomized studies […]