Table 2.

Reasons for patient referrals to the stage-2 physician-led teleconsultations

Clinical complaints	N=758, N (%)
Congestive heart failure	123 (16.2)
Ischaemic heart disease	51 (6.7)
Psychiatric issues	33 (4.4)
Medicinal issues*	122 (16.1)
Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure ≥160/100 mm Hg)	142 (18.7)
Uncontrolled diabetes (random blood sugar ≥200 mg/dL)	189 (24.9)
Referred for admission†	64 (8.4)

*Issues related alteration of drug dosage, continuation or stoppage of medications, perceived side effects of drugs.

†Reason for admission included diagnostic evaluation and management of acute coronary syndrome or worsening heart failure symptoms.