Lubica Kovacikova1, Martin Zahorec1, Peter Skrak1, Brian D. Hanna2, R. Lee Vogel2
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.12, No.4, pp. 491-496, 2017, DOI:10.1111/chd.12480
Abstract Background: Telemedicine is a rapidly evolving form of modern information and communication
technology used to deliver clinical services and educational activities.
Objective: The aim of this article is to report and analyze our experience with transatlantic consultation via videoconferencing in pediatric cardiology.
Methods: In February, 2013, videoconferencing project was launched between a medium-volume
pediatric cardiac center in Bratislava, Slovakia and subspecialty experts from a high-volume pediatric cardiac program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), USA. During 1.5–2 hours
videoconferences, 2–3 patients with similar complex clinical scenarios were presented to CHOP
experts. The main goal of the project was consultation… More >
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