Table 1.

Telemedicine categories.

Category of telemedicine intervention	Description
Computer-assisted dosing	Use of computerized algorithms for VKAa dose adjustment
Laboratory testing with remote adjustment	Conventional laboratory testing for INRb values and dose adjustment made by remote assistance (either by phone, fax, mobile app, or internet-based system)
Self-testing	Self-testing for INR values using point-of-care devices and dose adjustment either by remote assistance or self-management (with remote professional support)
Multitasking application	Mobile app or internet-based CDSSc for atrial fibrillation care, including anticoagulation indication and management, rhythm or rate control, symptom control, and cardiovascular risk factors management

^aVKA: vitamin K antagonist.

^bINR: international normalized ratio.

^cCDSS: clinical decision support system.