Feasibility, safety and outcomes of a virtual ward with remote monitoring for patients awaiting urgent coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delays in performing urgent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery are increasing across the UK, with national wait times now exceeding guideline targets. Prolonged preoperative admissions contribute to hospital bed pressures, increased costs and negative psychosocial effects for patients. Virtual wards using remote patient monitoring (RPM) may enable safe early discharge for clinically stable patients awaiting surgery.

Objectives

To evaluate the feasibility, safety and outcomes of a virtual ward pathway using RPM for patients awaiting urgent CABG surgery.

Methods

A prospective, multicentre, single-arm study was conducted across three UK cardiac centres (December 2022-May 2025). Eligible patients were discharged home with daily symptom reporting via a

SUBMITTER: Kirupananthavel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12927322 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature