Telemedicine Technology Demonstration Project for Heart Failure

Daily updates on symptoms, weight, vital signs, and relevant labs will be communicated by phone with cardiology nurses at Providence Heart Clinic. Concerning changes in symptoms or signs will trigger a telemedicine clinic visit with a HF specialist using remote video/audio, virtual stethoscope technology, and VZ Cloud managed hosting. The consult will include a virtual face-face interview and physical examination between patient and HF clinician using Cisco Yabber Video, Littman e-stethoscope, and Verizon managed hosting. Medication changes, laboratory testing, additional virtual visits, or in-person clinic visits can be arranged as appropriate.