Virtual Cardiology: Past, Present, Future Directions, and Considerations.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Through this review, we attempt to explore the role of telemedicine and virtual visits in the field of cardiology pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19 pandemic, their limitations and their future scope for delivery of care.

Recent findings

Telemedicine, which rose to prominence during COVID-19 pandemic, helped not only in reducing the burden on the healthcare system during a time of crisis but also in improving patient outcomes. Patients and physicians also favored virtual visits when feasible. Virtual visits were found to have the potential to be continued beyond the pandemic and play a significant role in patient care alongside conventional face-to-face visits.

Summary

Although tele-cardiology has proven beneficial in terms of patient care, convenience

SUBMITTER: Mahalwar G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10225773 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature