iCARDEA: Practical data integration for the follow-up of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device patients in cardiology departments

In cardiology departments supporting implantation and follow-up of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED), relevant clinical data reside in autonomous healthcare information systems that support different health information technology (HIT) standards and proprietary data formats. Each organization chooses the Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration solutions, underlying technologies, and HIT standards based on their needs, experience and budget. However, without efficient data integration, significant gaps in workflow will continue to hinder immediate availability of critical medical information and limit optimal utilization of clinical and human resources. This paper presents iCARDEA cross-healthcare platform from the view of the cardiology department, driven by the story of fictitious patient with remote CIED monitoring and own Personal Health Record (PHR), supported by personalized care plan and cutting-edge eHealth innovation.