Impact of Telemedical Care and Monitoring on Morbidity in Mild to Moderate Chronic Heart Failure

<i>Objective:</i> We investigated in a pilot study whether telemedicine is beneficial in mild to moderate chronic heart failure. <i>Methods:</i> A total of 128 patients with an ejection fraction ≤60% and NYHA class II or III chronic heart failure were evaluated. Thirty-two patients were enrolled prospectively in a staged telemedical service program. Ninety-six controls were matched 3:1 to each telemedicine patient....