Bridgwater Community Hospital

This article outlines how cardiac problems can be assessed in the primary care environment, improving patient care and helping alleviate some of the operational and financial burdens on secondary and emergency care providers. It examines the approach that Bridgwater Community Hospital took in monitoring and managing cardiac conditions within primary care. By opting for a cardiac telemedicine service, clinicians get fast, expert interpretation of ECG results, enabling them to deliver timely and more effective, preventative care, as well as delivering clear cost benefits across the trust, and ensuring healthcare resources are optimized.

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