"Examining stroke patients via videoconferencing (telemedicine) is as effective as a bedside exam and can increase patient access to stroke specialists, says a scientific statement released this week by the American Heart Association." [via USA Today]
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"Telemedicine — which uses interactive videoconferencing via webcams connected to a computer or television screen — enables distant stroke experts to see and hear patients, family members and on-site health care providers. Telestroke technology along with teleradiology allows distant doctors to review a patient's brain images. This technology offers a cost-effective and time-efficient method of extending the reach of neurologists."
