Cardiac rehabilitation using telemedicine: the need for tele cardiac rehabilitation
Ritu Thamman, Rajesh Janardhanan
Abstract
Cardiac Rehabilitation programs have shown to improve outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed barriers to these programs. A virtual platform might be a good solution to these challenges. Tele Cardiac Rehabilitation and remote patient monitoring provide an excellent alternative practical solution.
Topics & Concepts
RehabilitationTelemedicineMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicTelerehabilitationMedical emergencyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationIntensive care medicinePhysical therapyHealth carePathologyEconomicsEconomic growthDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Cardiac Health and Mental HealthTelemedicine and Telehealth Implementation