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The digital transformation in diagnostics and therapy of cardiovascular diseases: systematic review
ABSTRACT
Background:
The digital transformation of our health care system experienced a clear shift in the last few years by political, medical and technical innovation and reorganization. Especially the cardiovascular field underwent a significant change with broad new perspectives in terms of optimized treatment strategies for today’s patients.
Objective:
After a short historical introduction this review provides a detailed overview on the scientific evidence regarding digitalization in diagnostic and therapy of cardiovascular disease.
Methods:
We performed an extensive literature research in the PubMed database including all related articles until March 2022. Out of 3,018 studies identified, 1,639 were selected for a structured analysis and presentation.
Results:
Evidence-based innovations in the cardiovascular field cover a wide medical spectrum: Starting from the diagnosis of congenital heart diseases or arrhythmias, over optimized workflows in the emergency care setting of acute myocardial infarction to telemedical care for patients suffering from chronic diseases such as heart failure, coronary artery disease or hypertension. The use of smartphones and wearables as well as the integration of artificial intelligence provide important tools for location-independent medical care and prevention of adverse events.
Conclusions:
The digital transformation has opened multiple new perspectives in the cardiovascular field with rapidly expanding scientific evidence. Beyond import improvements in terms of patient care, these innovations are also capable of reducing costs for our health care system. In the next few years, the digital transformation will continue to revolutionize the field of cardiovascular medicine and broaden our medical and scientific horizon.
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