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This research aims to describe the types of queries received in virtual consultations and analyze their impact on patient management by primary care providers.

June 13, 2026European Journal of Preventive CardiologyOpen Access

Experience of virtual professional consultations between primary care providers and cardiology specialists

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VPV PandayNational University Heart Centre Singapore JOJ I R E H OngNational University Heart Centre Singapore MTM E L TanNational University Heart Centre Singapore

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Retrospective analysis characterizes queries and utility of virtual consultations for cardiology in primary care providers, indicating effectiveness in patient management.

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This research aims to describe the types of queries received in virtual consultations and analyze their impact on patient management by primary care providers.
Retrospective analysis of messages in the virtual consultation platform from October 2022 to November 2025
Content analysis to categorize queries and recommendations from specialists
Assessment of actions taken by primary care providers after receiving advice.
A total of 540 messages were analyzed, with the majority being clinical management queries.
Electrocardiogram-related queries were prevalent, with 181 (50.8%) about arrhythmias and 139 (39.04%) about suspected acute coronary syndrome.
VPCs changed patient management in one-third of cases, avoiding 60 (16.9%) cardiology clinic and 61 (17.1%) emergency department visits.

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Panday et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf4aefaef96ed7f056ebc https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwag249.453

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Retrospective analysis characterizes queries and utility of virtual consultations for cardiology in primary care providers, indicating effectiveness in patient management.

Experience of virtual professional consultations between primary care providers and cardiology specialists

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Experience of virtual professional consultations between primary care providers and cardiology specialists

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