A recently published scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) states that although there are existing challenges related to technology access, telehealth can effectively provide cardiovascular care as well as reduce costs, improve care quality, and increase access to care. AHA is a voluntary organization focused on improving heart disease and stroke care. In its scientific statement, […]
New American Heart Association statement finds telehealth is effective for CVD care, however, issues like access to technology hinder widespread adoption Statement Highlights: Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2022 — Telehealth is a proven and valuable option for people with cardiovascular disease, however, there are limitations […]
A remote patient monitoring program for babies who’ve had heart surgery has helped reduce infant mortality by some 40 percent, according to the American Heart Association. In a scientific statement published in the latest edition of the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers found that an interstage home monitoring (IHM) program, which gives parents mHealth tools […]
New guidelines for stroke triage published in the AHA’s Stroke journal call on first responders to use telehealth and mHealth to screen and diagnose patients and ensure speedy transport to the right care facility. By Eric Wicklund May 28, 2020 – A team of stroke experts has published new guidelines calling for the increased use of telemedicine during […]