Abstract
Telemedicine is the application of advanced telecommunicationtechnology for diagnostic, monitoring andtherapeutic purposes. It enables data transmission fromthe patient's whereabouts or his/her primary care providerto a specialized medical call center. Telecardiology is ahighly developed medical discipline involving almost everyaspect of cardiology, including acute coronary syndromes,arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, sudden cardiac arrestand others. Israel is one of the leading countries in the useof telecardiology, achieving extended survival, improvementof the patient's quality of life, and significant reduction inhealth costs.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 498-503 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Israel Medical Association Journal |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| State | Published - Aug 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Arrhythmias
- Health costs
- Heart failure
- Myocardial infarction
- Telecardiology