The medical team at the 24/7 CardioExpress Control Center (24/7 CECC) can evaluate and provide assistance at any time. The diagnosis and recommendations of the specialists to the patients are based on data collected using specific portable equipment via phone or e-mail combined with the clinical description of the patient‘s symptoms and status.
In case it has been evaluated that there is no emergency medical state, the medical team reassures the patient and provides all the necessary medical advice, according to the symptoms described during the conversation.
If the Cardioexpress Doctor diagnoses an emergency case, he recommends the proper medication and/or coordinates the safe transportation of the patient to the hospital.
Immediate Access to a doctor
CardioExpress Telemedicine S.A. is one of the largest European Telemedicine services providers offering Assistance and expert medical care to Seafarers onboard as well as offboard a vessel. By utilizing everyday, easy-to-access technology and equipment CardioExpress through a simple and fail-proof process can Assist in any medical case fast, reliably, and effectively. The core of our notion in Telemedicine is the simplification of all its related aspects, making it easy to adopt, reliable, and cost-effective, thus transforming it into a real asset on any vessel.
CardioExpress can monitor and assist constantly any case through a team of medical experts and a 24/7 Call Centre in real-time from the onset of symptoms, to possible onboard treatment, to being able to advise on the best Medical facility in close proximity of the vessel, if evacuation is needed to full recovery, or repatriation when deemed necessary.
Our company ensures optimum medical treatment along with maximum cost-saving. This is achieved mainly via the reliability of diagnoses leading to the avoidance of re-routing and via constant supervision of the patient throughout all the stages of assistance. In many cases, there can be an erroneous ‘’self-diagnosis’’ and ‘’false alarm’’, which can lead to a costly change of the vessel’s course or to air-rescue evacuation.
By adopting a single point of contact and simplified reliable procedures, combined with easy-to-use technology and expert strategic partnerships, the sensitive issue of the Health on Board can be fast, effective, and at a fraction of the anticipated cost.
Standard ECG in 42”
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test that can be used to check a patient’s heart's rhythm and electrical activity. Sensors attached to the skin are used to detect the electrical signals produced by the heart each time it beats. These signals are recorded by a machine and are looked at by our doctor to see if they're unusual.
Our telecardiograph was carefully selected from all available options by our experts based on the notion that it is small in size, easy to use without requiring any installation, or telephone interface, making it ideal for vessels, Additionally, it requires no training, making it therefore effective and life-saving in the hands of any crewman.
The cardiologists at the 24/7 CardioExpress Control Center (24/7 CECC) can evaluate and provide assistance at any time. The diagnosis and recommendations of the specialists to the patients are based on data collected using specific portable equipment via phone or e-mail combined with the clinical description of the patient’s status and the symptoms.
If the doctors of the 24/7 CECC, evaluate that there is no problem, they reassure the patient and provide the necessary medical advice, according to the symptoms described during the telephone conversation.
In case of a cardiological or another diagnosis, the doctor at 24/7 CECC recommends the appropriate medication or reliably coordinates the safe transfer of the patient to the nearest proper medical facility.
When requested, the electrocardiogram and all the other data collected, along with the diagnosis is forwarded to the medical facility. This service avoids delays in the admission as well as delays in the provision of adequate treatment for the patient
When family doctors have access to complete and accurate information, patients receive better medical care. Electronic health records can improve the ability to diagnose diseases and reduce —even prevent— medical errors, improving patient outcomes.