Optimizing telemetry use: current opportunities and future perspectives
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
10:00 am EDT | 4:00 pm CEST
Presented by R. Kannan Mutharasan, MD, MBA, FACC, FAHA
- Describe appropriate indications for cardiac telemetry
- Analyze trends for telemetry overuse
- Understand opportunities for telemetry optimization
- Preview future opportunities for patient monitoring
This talk will explore the appropriate indications for cardiac telemetry, emphasizing best practices for utilization. We will analyze trends related to telemetry overuse and its implications for patient care, while highlighting strategies for optimization. Attendees will gain insights into emerging technologies and innovative approaches to patient monitoring, including telehealth integration. By understanding both current challenges and future opportunities, healthcare professionals will be equipped to enhance patient outcomes and improve telemetry practices in their clinical settings.
Speaker
R. Kannan Mutharasan, MD, MBA, FACC, FAHA
Associate Professor of Medicine—Cardiology
Saint George Foundation Distinguished Physician in Cardiology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical Director, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute South Region
Northwestern Medicine
Dr. R. Kannan Mutharasan is an Associate Professor of Medicine in Cardiology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and Medical Director for the South Region of Northwestern Medicine’s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. Renowned for his expertise in telemetry and patient monitoring, Dr. Mutharasan has been passionate in advancing innovative approaches to optimize cardiac care. His leadership in implementing wireless and wearable continuous vital sign monitoring systems has addressed the challenges of telemetry overutilization, enhancing patient safety while reducing alarm fatigue among healthcare providers.
A passionate advocate for evidence-based practice, Dr. Mutharasan has contributed significantly to aligning clinical protocols at his institution with American Heart Association guidelines, ensuring efficient and effective patient care. As a thought leader in cardiology and health systems innovation, Dr. Mutharasan continues to shape the future of patient monitoring through research, education, and clinical excellence.
The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this webinar are solely those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of GE HealthCare. The author is a paid consultant for GE HealthCare and was compensated for creation of this webinar.