Here is the scoop on your Telemedicine visit

Although we’ve been quarantined at home for the past few months, it doesn't mean we haven't kept in touch with one another, including our healthcare professionals. During the pandemic, technological advancements have allowed for a considerable increase in virtual medical sessions (telemedicine).

Patients with cardiovascular problems, such as congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and excessive blood pressure, may benefit from telemedicine. This is because keeping track of your symptoms, medicines, and data from medical equipment like pacemakers is crucial to your heart's health.

It might be intimidating if you've never had a telemedicine appointment before. We've listed a few actions and expectations for before, during, and after a heart and vascular telemedicine consultation to help you get ready.

Before You Go to Telemedicine visit, here a re a few easy steps to remember:

1. Go to pacecvi.com and click on the blue Telemedicine hearer.
2. Make use of a reliable internet or cellphone connection.

For your appointment, we recommend utilizing a phone, tablet, or laptop because these devices enable you to move the camera effortlessly.  Sometimes this requires allowing accessibility to the camera or audio on the device you are using.  Attend your appointment from the comfort of your own home.

3. Sit in a secluded, calm, well-lit room where you feel at ease discussing your medical treatment. Sitting with your back against a light source, such as a window, is not a good idea.
4. Decide whether or not you want to add a support person. You are invited to bring a caregiver or a family member with you to your telemedicine appointment.
5. Your blood pressure, heart rate, and weight should all be taken into consideration. Record your blood pressure, heart rate, and weight 30 minutes before your visit if you have access to a blood pressure cuff, heart rate monitor, and scale. Heart monitoring watches like Apple also have this ability.
6. Keep your medicine bottles close at hand. Your doctor will go through your medications with you and see whether you require any prescription refills.
7. Make a list of your inquiries. It might be tough to recall all of your health-related inquiries at times. Write down your questions ahead of time to ensure you ask them during the appointment.

We are just a call or click away. To learn more, book an appointment online or over the phone with PeachState Advanced Cardiac & Endovascular. We have several locations in Georgia: Newnan, Atlanta, & Griffin.

Author

Kelly Miles Current Director of Business Development & Operations at PeachState Advanced Cardiac & Endovascular- PACE. Kelly has a passion for helping others navigate the healthcare industry and ensuring quality outcomes. She lives in Newnan, GA with her husband and children.