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TeleCardiology

Dr. Aref Rahman, Butler VA Chief of Staff and Interventional Cardiologist
“With the advancement of technology, we are now able to listen to the heart and lungs virtually, saving the patient a trip to the doctor’s office ensuring greater efficiency of patient triage and management.” - Dr. Aref Rahman, Butler VA Chief of Staff and Interventional Cardiologist

Butler VA implemented TeleCardiology one year ago this month to improve access to care for Veterans residing in the more rural communities. To date, over 100 TeleCardiology visits have been completed.

TeleCardiology is a medical modality utilizing telecommunications to provide remote treatment and diagnosis of heart related diseases. 

VA has made great strides in improving access to specialized cardiology care for Veterans residing in rural communities. Through the innovative hub-and-spoke model, Veterans located hundreds of miles away from cardiology specialists gain access to high-complexity cardiovascular care through telehealth. 

Butler VA implemented TeleCardiology in June 2023 to improve access to care for Veterans residing in the more rural communities of the facility’s service area. 

According to Dr. Aref Rahman, Butler VA Chief of Staff and Interventional Cardiologist, telehealth modalities are helping clinicians to connect patients to vital healthcare services they might otherwise forego through video conference, remote monitoring, and wireless communications. “With the advancement of technology, we are now able to listen to the heart and lungs virtually, saving the patient a trip to the doctor’s office ensuring greater efficiency of patient triage and management.” 

Since implementation in 2023, Butler VA has completed 133 TeleCardiology visits. To learn more, go to https://telehealth.va.gov/type/clinic or talk to your VA primary care provider.