Digital Health in Cardiology: The Estonian Perspective

Cardiology. 2020;145(1):21-26. doi: 10.1159/000504564. Epub 2019 Dec 4.

Abstract

Background: Digital health is rapidly entering clinical practice in cardiology. Estonia is one of the leading nations in implementing digital nationwide solutions. Recently, the European Society of Cardiology organized the 1st Summit on Digital Health in Tallinn, which provided the opportunity to discuss various aspects concerning the digitalization of cardiology.

Summary: The current review focuses on the advancements of Estonian digital health and digital cardiology as well as possible barriers and solutions for implementing digital innovations in cardiology. Key Messages: The authors have included aspects from the recent summit, personal communications, and literature reviews to express the current state and future possibilities of digital health in -cardiology from the Estonian perspective.

Keywords: Digital cardiology; Digital health; e-Estonia; eHealth.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiology*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / economics*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy
  • Congresses as Topic
  • Estonia
  • Humans
  • Telemedicine / trends*