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A cloud-based home management system for patients with a left ventricular assist device: a case report
Shinichi Nomoto1, Momoe Utsumi1, Kenji Minakata2
1Department of Human Health Sciences, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto - Japan.
The International Journal of Artificial Organs
|June 18, 2016
Summary
A new cloud-based system enhances home management for patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), reducing anxiety and improving care. This technology supports patients with end-stage heart failure during home recovery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Advancements in left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) enable more patients with end-stage heart failure to receive home medical management.
- Patients with LVADs at home often experience anxiety regarding potential complications like pump failure, thromboembolism, and infections.
- Effective shared-care models are crucial for managing patients with LVADs in a home setting.
Observation:
- A patient-centered, cloud-based home management system was developed to address the needs of LVAD patients.
- The system aims to provide security and facilitate a shared-care approach during home management.
- A case report details the implementation and trial of this system in a 64-year-old LVAD patient.
Findings:
- The developed system offers a technological solution for monitoring and managing LVAD patients at home.
- The case report demonstrates the initial application of this innovative patient-centered system.
- The system is designed to mitigate patient anxiety associated with home-based LVAD care.
Implications:
- This patient-centered system has the potential to improve the quality of life for LVAD recipients.
- Cloud-based solutions can revolutionize remote patient monitoring and management in advanced heart failure.
- Establishing robust shared-care systems is vital for the successful long-term management of LVAD patients at home.
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