Virtual Care Decision Support Trial: New Heart Failure Tool Tested Against Traditional Systems in Cardiology Clinics
247 Health News Editorial
·15 May 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsUniversity of Colorado researchers are testing a novel clinical decision support tool designed specifically for virtual heart failure consultations. The pilot trial compares virtual-optimised CDS against traditional systems to improve evidence-based prescribing during telehealth visits.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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