This issue of Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) showcases a powerful collection of research and case studies at
the forefront of digital and connected health. From diagnostic innovation to telehealth delivery for underserved populations, the featured works exemplify the diversity and depth of transformation underway in healthcare.
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Double Vessel Disease Diagnosed by Spandan Smartphone-Based ECG and Confirmed by Coronary Angiography: A Case Report
Chandra Mohan, DM, Kunal Gururani DM, Anurag Rawat, MD, DNB, Yogendra Singh, DM, Nitin Chandola, M. Tech, Deeksha Agarwal, B
Pharm, Sengar Yashwardhan Pratap Singh, Milan Prabhakar, Pharm D
A 67-year-old patient with a history of heart disease presented to the hospital with acute chest pain. Physicians initially employed a normal ECG machine, which indicated the traces of a heart attack. The following day, they employed a smartphone-based ECG device named Spandan, which also indicated identical results. Both tests indicated damage in the front and side
regions of the heart. Subsequently, a coronary angiography confirmed two great heart arteries were severely narrowed and diagnosed with double vessel disease. This case illustrates that the Spandan ECG device can identify serious heart conditions accurately and can prove to be a valuable asset in regions where regular ECG machines are inaccessible. Early identification like this has the potential to save lives, particularly in remote or low-resource areas.
Evaluation of an Effective Telehealth Model for Healthcare Services for the Homeless: The Remote Area Medical Experience
Joslyn Russell, Kim Worley, Amanda Weber, MS, Holly Smith, AS, AEMT, NREMT, Stephen Blackstock,
Paul Hart, MD
Telehealth is an increasingly used means of providing healthcare to the homeless. However, authors have noted barriers to offering healthcare using this option. Difficulty in reaching patients, inability to obtain basic vital signs, trouble providing necessary medications for common conditions, and problems with some individuals using the technology. Remote Area Medicine employs a different model to overcome these
issues. Clinics are held within a homeless shelter with all the needed equipment. A nurse is present to obtain medical information and assist the providers by obtaining vital signs, etc. Basic medications are provided free of charge if the patient is uninsured. Additionally, a medical van has been outfitted with telehealth access to allow those patients not in the shelter to access care. This article documents six months of patient data showing the effectiveness of this
program
