Use of new technologies in the transfer of patients with STEMI. Results from the pilot test ODISEA APP

Abstract

To the Editor, The use of new technologies applied to cardiology has proven effective for the patients’ clinical improvement,1 especially in certain situations like arrhythmias, heart failure or secondary prevention.2,3 In particular, the use of smartphones applied to the healthcare networks of patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) is effective to share electrocardiographic tracing and improve the coordination of the different healthcare workers involved in the management of the patients. The result is shorter primary angioplasty times.4,5 This scientific letter discusses the results of a pilot test on the working of an application for both tablets and smartphones (ODISEA APP [Myocardial Infarction Safety Transfer]) built to improve the healthcare networks of patients with STEMI (figure 1). Figure 1. Screenshots from the ODISEA APP. Geolocation, data on transfer and the infarction including images from the electrocardiogram. The primary goal of this app is to improve the coordination of the healthcare personnel involved in the management of patients with STEMI who require transfer to a PCI-capable center. This improvement should shorten primary angioplasty times and avoid unnecessary transfers. Other goals are to increase patient safety (by registering the medication administered, giving recommendations to the primary care physician, discussing doubts, etc…), improve coordination at the cath...