Fabiana Lucà, Gian Franco Gensini, Francesco Gabbrielli, Daniela Aschieri, Michela Barisone, Ilaria Battistoni, Francesco Antonio Benedetto, Claudio Bilato, Giovanni Bisignani, Roberto Ceravolo, Vincenzo Ciconte, Silvana De Bonis, Leonardo De Luca, Stefania Angela Di Fusco, Andrea Di Lenarda, Sandro Gelsomino, Giovanna Geraci, Vered Gil Ad, Mauro Gori, Attilio Iacovoni, Barbara Maria Teresa Mabritto, Massimo Milli, Iris Parrini, Annarita Pilleri, Andrea Pozzi, Carmelo Massimiliano Rao, Carmine Riccio, Patrizia Rocca, Pietro Scicchitano, Marco Vatrano, Francesco Vigorito, Michele Massimo Gulizia, Furio Colivicchi, Domenico Gabrielli, Fabrizio Oliva, Federico Nardi, Massimo Grimaldi
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The ongoing digital transformation is reshaping organizational and care delivery models in cardiology, positioning telemedicine as a pivotal tool to address increasing clinical and demographic complexity. This ANMCO position paper presents a comprehensive and critical overview of telemedicine applications in cardiovascular care, with a focus on its role in strengthening hospital-community integration, its deployment within hospital-based healthcare systems, and the associated regulatory and operational frameworks. The analysis encompasses the management of chronic cardiovascular conditions, such as heart failure and atrial fibrillation, through telemonitoring, telecontrol, televisit, and teleconsultation. Additionally, it explores the use of digital technologies in post-myocardial infarction follow-up, oral anticoagulation management, preoperative assessment, and care for elderly patients. The position paper also highlights the challenges and opportunities linked to digital infrastructure, interoperability, data protection, and healthcare professional training.