Optimizing telemetry use: current opportunities and future perspectives

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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.

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