Digital cardiovascular care in COVID-19 pandemic: A potential alternative?

Atul Kaushik1, Surendra Patel2, Kalika Dubey3

  • 1Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, India.

Insights

Digital health tools offer a safe alternative for managing cardiovascular patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the need for in-person visits to overwhelmed healthcare facilities.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Digital Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular patients face elevated risks of COVID-19 infection during healthcare visits.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates alternative monitoring and management strategies for cardiovascular conditions.
  • Overwhelmed healthcare systems require innovative solutions to manage non-COVID-19 patient populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of digital health solutions for cardiovascular care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of digital health services in cardiovascular care.
  • Analysis of published studies on telemedicine, AI, and wearable technology.

Main Results:

  • Digital health tools, including telemedicine and AI, show promise for cardiovascular patient management.
  • Smartwatches and web-based applications offer convenient monitoring options.
  • Robotic telemedicine carts can facilitate remote patient interaction.

Conclusions:

  • Digital health represents a safe and effective alternative for managing cardiovascular patients amidst the pandemic.
  • Integrating digital health can alleviate pressure on healthcare facilities during infectious disease outbreaks.
  • The adoption of digital health technologies is crucial for resilient cardiovascular care systems.
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