Knowledge Path: Telecardiology

Introduction

This knowledge path about telecardiology has been compiled by the AT&T Center for Telehealth Research and Policy at UTMB. It offers a selection of current, high-quality resources. The path also identifies tools for staying abreast of new developments and conducting further research. It is aimed at health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and the public.

Online Resources

• Telecardiology Info
• UTMB Department of Cardiology

Print Resources

• Bonacina S. Understanding telecardiology success and pitfalls by a systematic review. Studies in Health Technology & Health Informatics 2005;116:373-78.
• Goldberg LR. Electronic and telemedicine techniques to manage heart failure. Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine 2005;7(4):333-8.
• Molefi M. Telecardiology. Cardiovascular Journal of South Africa 2006;17(1):27-32.
• Scalvini S. Effect of home-based telecardiology on chronic heart failure-Costs and outcomes. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 2005;11(Suppl. 1):16-18.
• Scalvini S. Telecardiology-One-lead electrocardiogram monitoring and nurse triage in chronic heart failure. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 2005;11(Suppl. 1):18-20.