In reply: I and my coauthors on the consensus statement1 support these comments. At the time of writing, we acknowledged that further research to build the evidence base on the benefits and application of telehealth for patients with chronic heart failure would be welcomed. This is particularly so, given its potential benefit in reducing cardiovascular health inequities.
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- 1. Page K, Marwick TH, Lee R, et al. A systematic approach to chronic heart failure care: a consensus statement. Med J Aust 2014; 201: 146-150. <MJA full text>
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