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Telemonitoring of implantable cardiac devices: hurdles towards personalised medicine.

Authors :
Heidbuchel, Hein
Source :
Heart. Jun2011, Vol. 97 Issue 11, p931-939. 1p. 3 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses the effect of implantable cardiac devices telemonitoring on personalized medicine. It mentions that telemedicine is helpful in hospitals with patients who have chronic conditions that should be followed up constantly. According to the author, remote monitoring of patients can improve their quality of life and prevent admissions to hospitals but its complexity is also disadvantageous to hospital staff.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13556037
Volume :
97
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Heart
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
61037825
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/hrt.2009.188789