Open AccessA thousand words about cardiac mobile health
Author(s) -
Vincent J. Noori,
Przemysław Guzik
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of medical science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2353-9801
pISSN - 2353-9798
DOI - 10.20883/medical.e68
Subject(s) - mhealth , psychological intervention , health care , health technology , medicine , internet privacy , mobile technology , medical care , mobile device , computer science , nursing , world wide web , economics , economic growth
Cardiac mHealth (mobile health) is an innovative method of integrating technological and medical advances to provide healthcare in a convenient and cost effective manner in cardiology. While still considered an experimental and upcoming technology, its potential use in cardiology is feasible and may soon replace some standard medical practices. From basic encouragement of lifestyle modification to chronic disease self-management, mHealth can be a personal “pocket-doc”. It can provide personal health benefits and immediate life-saving interventions to those who are unable to access medical care. mHealth’s potential has much to offer to both physicians and patients.