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What is Telecardiology

Chapter 10
Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine: Technological and Social Perspectives
Telecardiology is the practice of cardiology which utilizes telecommunications, and as such is a new alternate and cost-effective means of providing cardiac care.
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Electrocardiographic Signal Processing Applications in Telemedicine
Adrian Brezulianu (“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, Romania), Iulian Ciocoiu (“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, Romania), and Monica Fira (Institute for Theoretical Computer Science, Romania)
Copyright: © 2010 |Pages: 28
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-670-4.ch010
Abstract
The chapter focuses on telecardiology, as a significant example of telemedicine applications. Essential elements regarding the benefits and importance of telemedicine are presented first, followed by the introduction of specific telecardiology terminology, theoretical grounds, and existing practical applications. In the final part of the chapter new practical approaches are outlined, mainly related to modern signal processing tools such as wavelet analysis and neural networks.
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Chapter 49
Difficulties in Accepting Telemedicine
The digital transmission between health care professionals of information relating to electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, angioplasty, and cardiac pacemaker monitoring.
Published in Chapter: Difficulties in Accepting Telemedicine; From: Handbook of Research on Virtual Workplaces and the New Nature of Business Practices
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Chapter 37
Approaches to Telemedicine
The digital transmission between healthcare professionals of information relating to electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, angioplasty, and cardiac pacemaker monitoring.
Published in Chapter: Approaches to Telemedicine; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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