Tele-screening New Model of Congenital Heart Disease
Keywords:
Telemedicine, Neonatal Screening, Congenital Heart Defects, EchocardiographyAbstract
A “tele-screening” model for CHD was developed using telemedicine coupled with online training of neonatologists on the acquisition of basic cardiac views. An initial live training session was provided and subsequently the examinations were oriented online. Under cardiology supervision, the tele-screening model proved to be reliable as it reduced cost and distances in the context of congenital heart disease.
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