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ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2022

The Telecardiology Revolution: From Emergency Management to Daily Clinical Practice.

Silvana De Bonis, Nadia Salerno, Antonio Bisignani, Antonella Verta, Cristina Capristo, Antonio Capristo, Gennaro Sosto, Sabato Sorrentino, Giovanni Bisignani

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Silvana De BonisDepartment of Cardiology, "Ferrari" Hospital, Castrovillari, 87012 Cosenza, Italy.
Nadia SalernoDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
Antonio BisignaniDepartment of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Institute of Cardiology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 00168 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3938-4948
Antonella VertaClinical Engineering, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale (ASP) di Cosenza, 87100 Cosenza, Italy.
Cristina CapristoClinical Engineering, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale (ASP) di Cosenza, 87100 Cosenza, Italy.
Antonio CapristoClinical Engineering, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale (ASP) di Cosenza, 87100 Cosenza, Italy.
Gennaro SostoAzienda Sanitaria Locale (ASL) Napoli 3, 80045 Pompei, Italy.
Sabato SorrentinoDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
Giovanni BisignaniDepartment of Cardiology, "Ferrari" Hospital, Castrovillari, 87012 Cosenza, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsTelecardiology is one of the most widespread applications of telemedicine. We aimed to report the design and development of a telecardiology system in the sanitary district of Cosenza, one of the largest in Italy, with a complex orography, and healthcare reorganization needs, for the management of the emergency network and daily clinical practice.

methodsOur telecardiology network connects 8 hospitals, 9 first aid centers, 20 local 118-EMS stations, 1 helicopter station, 8 hospital emergency departments, 59 hospital departments, and 3 catheterization laboratories. All data are centralized on a dedicated server, accessible from any location for real-time assessment. The quality, source, and timing of the electrocardiograms transmitted were evaluated.

resultsFrom October 2015 to December 2019, a total of 389,970 ECGs were transmitted. The quality of ECGs was optimal in 52%, acceptable in 42%, and poor in 6% of the cases. The number of poor-quality ECGs was only 3% in the last 2 years. Out of the total, 145,097 (37.2%) were transmitted from the emergency departments and 5318 (1.4%) from the 118-EMS. Of interest, a sizable part of the ECG was related to routine clinical practice, comprising 110,556 (28.3%) from the cardiology department and 79,256 (20.3%) from other noncardiovascular departments. Finally, the average reporting time was significantly decreased compared to reporting times without a telecardiology system (5-10 vs. 45-90 min).

conclusionOur telecardiology system provides efficient cardiology assistance for all types, settings, and phases of cardiovascular diseases.

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acute coronary syndromeelectrocardiogramtelecardiologytelemedicine

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PMCPMC8999803

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