A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Edmar Geraldo Ribeiro
, Luisa Brant
, Lilian Cristina Rezende
, Renato Azeredo Teixeira
, Laura Carvalho Parreiras
, [...]
Edmar Geraldo Ribeiro
, Luisa Brant
, Lilian Cristina Rezende
, Renato Azeredo Teixeira
, Laura Carvalho Parreiras
, [...]
Abstract Fundament: Telemedicine for follow-up in heart failure (HF) patients is effective in reducing hospitalizations, total and cardiovascular mortality. However, few studies were conducted in low and middle income, where lower access to technology and illiteracy could impact the results. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of associating telemedicine strategies, when compared to usual care, in reducing hospitalizations related to HF in patients discharged from the hospital due to HF. Methods: Controlled, randomized, multicenter, parallel-arm clinical trial, with an allocation ratio […]
Keywords: Heart Failure; Telemedicine; Telemonitoring; Hospitalization; Quality of Life