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OVERVIEW OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE

→ Health information systems (HIS) improve
patient care and streamline workflows.
Key specialized systems:

Cardiology Information System (CIS)

→ Manages cardiology-specific data and imaging.
ECHOCARDIOGRAM (ECHO)
Radiology Information System (RIS)
→ Purpose: An echocardiogram uses ultrasound
→ Manages radiology-specific data and imaging.
waves to create detailed images of the heart's
structure and function, showing how blood
Take Note: Both systems support data management,
flows through it.
diagnostics, and treatment planning.
→ Procedure: A technician moves a transducer
(ultrasound probe) across the chest, which emits
CARDIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM (CIS)
sound waves that bounce off the heart, creating
→ focuses on managing cardiology data and
live images on a monitor.
images, including ECGs, echocardiograms, and
→ What It Detects: Echos can visualize heart
cardiac history.
chambers, valves, and overall structure, making
→ Used by cardiologists to diagnose, treat, and
it useful for diagnosing heart defects, valve
monitor heart conditions.
diseases, heart muscle performance, and blood
flow issues.
What is ECG and Echocardiogram?
→ ECG (Electrocardiogram) and Echocardiogram
are both diagnostic tests used to assess heart
health, but they differ in terms of what they
measure and how they are performed

ECG (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
→ Purpose: An ECG records the electrical activity of COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SCAN
the heart over a short period, providing → Combines a series of X-ray images taken from
information about heart rhythm and any different angles around your body and uses
irregularities. computer processing to create cross-sectional
→ Procedure: Electrodes are attached to the skin, images (slices) of the bone, blood vessels and
usually on the chest, arms, and legs. These soft tissues inside your body.
electrodes detect electrical signals produced by
the heart, which are then displayed as MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)
waveforms on a monitor. → Type of scan that uses magnetic fields and radio
→ What It Detects: ECGs are useful for identifying waves to produce detailed images of the inside
heart rate, rhythm abnormalities (e.g., atrial the body. And an MRI scanner is a large tube
fibrillation), signs of previous heart attacks, and that contains powerful magnets.
other electrical issues in the heart.

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MODERN CARDIOVASCULAR INFORMATION SYSTEMS

(CIS) OFFER THE FOLLOWING KEY BENEFITS

Ease of Access with Data Security

→ CIS provides secure access to cardiology data
from multiple locations, allowing healthcare
providers to retrieve and update information
safely, whether they’re on-site or remote. This
ensures both accessibility and patient data
privacy, crucial for maintaining confidentiality
EVOLUTION OF CARDIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM
and complying with regulatory standards.
Flexibility in Workflow
1970s Mainframe Systems for Basic Data Storage
→ The system enables remote access and efficient
→ In the 1970s, CIS began with mainframe
data retrieval, allowing cardiologists and
systems, primarily focused on storing essential
healthcare staff to access information without
patient data. These large, centralized systems
being limited by physical location. This flexibility
were primarily used for record-keeping and data
streamlines workflows, reduces wait times, and
storage without advanced analytical capabilities
enhances collaboration among medical teams.
or connectivity.
Enhanced Comparability
1980s: Modular Systems and Early Internet Integration
→ CIS maintains historical data records, making it
→ The 1980s saw the advent of modular systems,
easier to compare current and past results. This
which allowed different components of a
feature supports treatment decisions by
cardiovascular information system to be
providing a longitudinal view of the patient's
customized and integrated. With the
cardiovascular health, helping clinicians track
development of the internet, these systems
changes over time and make more informed
enabled remote access, making it possible for
decisions.
medical professionals to access and share data
more easily.
CARDIOVASCULAR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS) ARE
Today: CIS Integration with Radiology Systems for
DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENTS BY
Comprehensive Records
CENTRALIZING AND ENHANCING ACCESS TO CRITICAL
→ Modern CIS technology integrates seamlessly
PATIENT INFORMATION.
with radiology and other medical imaging
KEY FUNCTIONALITIES INCLUDE:
systems, creating a unified cardiovascular
Editing, Viewing, and Storing Multi-Modal Data
record. This integration improves diagnostic
→ CIS manages various types of cardiology data,
accuracy and supports a more comprehensive
such as ECGs, MRIs, and CT scans, on a single
view of patient health, allowing for advanced
platform. This multi-modal data handling
data analysis, imaging comparisons, and
capability enables clinicians to access and
seamless sharing across medical departments.
compare different imaging and diagnostic
results seamlessly, improving diagnostic
efficiency.

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Remote Access Medical Image and Patient Data Management

→ With CIS, cardiologists can access patient data → RIS organizes and stores medical images (such as
remotely, enabling timely decisions even when X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans) alongside related
they are not physically present in the hospital or patient data. It enables radiologists to access
clinic. This remote accessibility supports faster and review imaging studies efficiently, aiding in
response times, especially in urgent cases. diagnostic accuracy and patient care continuity.
Visualization and Reporting Reporting and Record-Keeping
→ CIS generates detailed, customizable reports for → RIS supports detailed reporting and
diagnostic and treatment purposes. Advanced documentation, providing a centralized system
visualization tools provide clear images and for generating and archiving radiology reports.
metrics that assist in the accurate assessment of This functionality ensures that radiology records
cardiovascular conditions, making the are accurate, accessible, and up-to-date for
information accessible and interpretable for healthcare providers.
healthcare providers. Billing and Financial Integration
EHR Integration → RIS assists with billing by tracking procedures,
→ CIS can link directly with Electronic Health materials used, and other costs associated with
Records (EHR) systems, providing a holistic view radiology services. This integration simplifies the
of a patient’s health history. This integration billing process and ensures that charges are
allows cardiologists to view cardiology-specific accurately recorded for each patient.
data alongside other health records, supporting
a comprehensive approach to patient care. A Radiology Information System (RIS) provides essential
functionalities
RADIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM (RIS)
→ RIS manages radiology workflows, from imaging Patient Management
orders to record-keeping and billing. → Monitors patient workflow within radiology.
→ Essential for handling medical imagery, patient Scheduling
data, and reports within radiology departments. → Organizes imaging appointments for inpatients
and outpatients.
A Radiology Information System (RIS) is a specialized Patient Tracking
healthcare system essential for managing radiology → Tracks radiology history and integrates with
department workflows. other records.
Its primary functions include: Results Reporting
Workflow Management → Creates individual and group diagnostic reports.
→ RIS streamlines radiology workflows, from the Image Tracking
initial imaging order to tracking the patient’s → Manages images to support precise diagnostics.
progress through various radiology procedures. Billing
This includes scheduling, tracking, and → Ensures accurate billing for radiology services.
coordinating tasks within the radiology
department.

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USING A RADIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM (RIS)

PROVIDES SEVERAL KEY ADVANTAGES:

Improved Communication
→ RIS integrates with Electronic Health Records
(EHR), making patient data readily accessible
and fostering better communication between
radiologists and other healthcare providers.
Faster Payments
→ By streamlining insurance verification and
billing, RIS facilitates faster claims processing,
which improves cash flow and minimizes
payment delays.
Improved Efficiency
→ Digital record-keeping in RIS reduces data
redundancy and minimizes errors, leading to
more accurate and efficient management of
patient information and imaging workflows.

INTEGRATION WITH OTHER SYSTEM

1. HOSPITAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HIS):
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA MANAGEMENT
→ Manages administrative data like patient
records, admissions, and billing
2. PICTURE ARCHIVING AND COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM (PACS):
→ Stores and shares medical images for easy
access by healthcare providers.
3. VENDOR NEUTRAL ARCHIVAL (VNA)
→ Standardizes image storage for cross
platform access, enabling interoperability
across systems.

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