Why the study?
The study aimed to compare hospitalization and mortality rates of primary care referrals to cardiology for ambulatory heart failure care across three periods: before, during electronic consultation implementation, and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Does a clinician-to-clinician e-consult program reduce hospitalization and mortality rates in patients with heart failure?
Population
Primary care physician referrals to cardiology for ambulatory assistance in heart failure
Comparison
Referrals before vs during e-consult implementation vs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors
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e-Consults were associated with fewer HF hospitalizations; leaves open whether this extends to mortality or warrants practice change.
Does a clinician-to-clinician e-consult program reduce hospitalization and mortality rates in patients with heart failure?
Cinza‐Sanjurjo et al. (2025) studied this question.
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