Feasibility of a mobile anticoagulation telemedicine system using automated decision support

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2010:161:86-94.

Abstract

Anticoagulation is necessary for many patients after implantation of mechanical heart valves. In order to reduce the number of visits to a physician for the review of INR values, we propose a telemedicine system based on mobile phones for patients and physicians. Physicians are furthermore supported by a decision support system offering recommendations for therapy adjustments.

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
  • Cell Phone / instrumentation*
  • Decision Support Systems, Clinical*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Humans
  • Telemedicine / methods*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants