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RPM, Enabled with AI, can Improve Congestive Heart Failure Care
A nurse remote patient monitoring expert explains why she's seeing more providers looking for new tools to help manage CHF – and how advancements in virtual care are allowing more patients to be cared for at home.Approximately 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 currently live with heart failure, with this number projected to rise to 8.5 million by 2030. The lifetime risk of developing heart failure has increased to 24%.Despite advances in treatment, heart failure remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Heart failure-related hospitalizations and deaths have been on the rise, reversing earlier improvements.In addition, heart failure is one of the most expensive conditions to manage, leading to high healthcare costs due to frequent hospitalizations and complex treatment regimens.But there is hope in the form of health IT. Namely remote patient monitoring.
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In my experience, remote patient monitoring is an excellent fit for treating congestive heart failure. CHF patients require frequent medication adjustments and follow-ups, which makes them particularly vulnerable to complications, especially after hospital discharge. With RPM, we can continuously monitor these patients, providing timely interventions and reducing unnecessary hospital readmissions.One of the biggest challenges we face with CHF patients is their anxiety and uncertainty about their condition. They often contact their doctors frequently or visit the emergency room unnecessarily. RPM addresses this by giving patients direct access to our healthcare professionals.
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