Impact of Initial Cardiology Telemedicine Evaluation on Follow-Up Visits for Common Conditions: Quasi-Experimental Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telemedicine use has increased significantly in cardiology clinics, but the impact of initial telemedicine evaluation on total visit usage is unknown.

Objective

This study aimed to determine the effect of initial telemedicine evaluation on the number of follow-up visits within 6 months for common cardiovascular conditions at an academic health system.

Methods

Electronic health records data were extracted for general cardiology visits. New patient visits (NPVs) were included occurring from June 1, 2020, to May 31, 2023, for 10 common cardiovascular conditions-atrial fibrillation or flutter, chest pain, coronary artery disease, dyslipidemia, dyspnea, heart failure, hypertension, palpitations, preoperative evaluation, and syncope or dizziness. The effect of in

SUBMITTER: Kalwani NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12330163 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature