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A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Tarso Augusto Duenhas Accorsi
, Renato Paladino Nemoto
, Jairo Tavares Nunes
, Antônio Fernando Barros de Azevedo Filho
, Flavio Tocci Moreira, [...]
Tarso Augusto Duenhas Accorsi
, Renato Paladino Nemoto
, Jairo Tavares Nunes
, Antônio Fernando Barros de Azevedo Filho
, Flavio Tocci Moreira, [...]
Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of adult mortality. Geographically remote and low-income Brazilian regions lack specialized consultations. The telemedicine management of this population by cardiologists is not fully known. Objectives To analyze cardiology teleconsultation in the Brazilian region with the highest number of isolated cities. Methods From February 2020 to October 2021, patients from the North Region of Brazil evaluated by local general practitioners were referred for cardiological evaluation by telemedicine. Referral reasons, demographics, clinical history, physical […]
Keywords: Referral and Consultation; Remote Consultation; Suburban Population; Telecardiology; Telemedicine
Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of adult mortality. Geographically remote and low-income Brazilian regions lack specialized consultations. The telemedicine management of this population by cardiologists is not fully known. Objectives To analyze cardiology teleconsultation in the Brazilian region with the highest number of isolated cities. Methods From February 2020 to October 2021, patients from the North Region of Brazil evaluated by local general practitioners were referred for cardiological evaluation by telemedicine. Referral reasons, demographics, clinical history, physical […]
Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases; Disease Prevention; Remote Areas; Telecardiology; Teleconsultation; Telemedicine