Table 3.

Different formats of telemedicine consultation in cardiology

Type	Description	Advantages	Disadvantages
Telephone	Telephone call to patient	Easy and accessible	Nonverbal communication lost Problems with identification
Video call	Call to patient: device that allows conversation and visual contact between patient and physician	Allows physician to see patient: they can be identified, gestures are visible, there is nonverbal communication	Availability
Telemedicine: electronic consultation	Establishes telemedicine contact between primary care physician and cardiology	Resolution of problems Facilitates prioritization and the appropriate circuit	Availability EMRs and a structured electronic platform or consultation are required
Specific platforms (TELEASIS)	Establishes telemedicine contact between patient and cardiology (physicians or nurses)	Allows for close follow-up of patient Useful for precise therapeutic targets	Availability EMRs and structure and platform for TELEASIS are required
Telemedicine: remote control devices	Telemedicine contact between patient's device and cardiology	Generates alerts and helps to prioritize and resolve problems	Availability

EMR, electronic medical records; TELEASIS, home teleassistance platform.