[ANMCO/SIT Consensus document: Telemedicine and the emergency/urgency care network]

G Ital Cardiol (Rome). 2016 Jun;17(6):508-28. doi: 10.1714/2262.24356.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Telemedicine has deeply innovated the field of emergency cardiology, particularly the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. The ability to record an ECG in the early prehospital phase, thus avoiding any delay in diagnosing myocardial infarction with direct transfer to the cath-lab for primary angioplasty, has proven to significantly reduce treatment times and mortality. This consensus document aims to analyze the available evidence and organizational models based on a support by telemedicine, focusing on technical requirements, education and legal aspects.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cardiology* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Cardiology* / trends
  • Electrocardiography
  • Emergency Medical Services / methods
  • Emergency Treatment* / trends
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology
  • Myocardial Infarction / therapy*
  • Telemedicine* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Telemedicine* / trends
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome