CSANZ and ACRA Position Statement on Quality Use of Telehealth in Cardiovascular Care

Heart Lung and Circulation 2026 Open access

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Authors: Susie Cartledge, Jonathan C. Rawstorn, C Bourne, Carolyn Astley, Heena Akbar, Kimberley Bardsley, N. Bart, Andrea Driscoll, Rebecca Eddington, Andrew Goodman, Tanya Hall, Jeroen M. Hendriks
+26 more Adam Scott, Nicola Straiton, Emma Thomas, Ulima Tofi, Dion Candelaria, Robyn Clark, Patricia M. Davidson, Robyn Gallagher, Praveen Indraratna, Daman J. Kaur, Jo-Dee Lattimore, Adam Livori, Ray Mahoney, Andrew Maiorana, Katie Nesbitt, Mark Nolan, Matthew O'Connor, Adrienne O’Neil, Sze‐Yuan Ooi, Natalie J. Packer, E. Paratz, Stephanie R. Partridge, Roslyn Prichard, Georgia Stiekema, Christian Verdicchio, Sally C Inglis
DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2025.12.001
Cited by: 3
References: 85

Abstract

This is a Position Statement of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ). Its development was initiated and co-chaired by Professor Sally Inglis, Adjunct Associate Professor Carolyn Astley, and Ms Carmel Bourne, representing CSANZ (S.C.I.) and the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association (ACRA) (C.A., C.B.). The writing of this document was initiated in May 2022, endorsed by the CSANZ on 14 August 2025 and is due for review and update in August 2030. Content has undergone external consultation and/or peer review.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Cardiac Health and Mental Health Clinical practice guidelines implementation

Publication details

Journal / source
Heart Lung and Circulation
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
35
Issue
3
Pages
298–314
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN