• Store-and-forward telemedicine services collect clinical data, store them, and then forward them to be interpreted later. These services provide the ability to capture and store digital still or video images of patients, as well as audio and text data.
• Video Conferencing services are a telecommunications link where a provider and individual interact via live Telemedicine videoconferencing Systems. ViTel Net has developed technology for integrating vital signs, and various medical peripherals in video conference calls to provide Real-time interactive telemedicine. This allows an immediate result to be obtained.  

Referring physicians or sonographers using the Tele-Echocardiography referral workstation can effortlessly transfer full motion videos, clips, and still images of echocardiograph sessions to a consulting cardiologist. This user-friendly referral workstation is equipped for hands-free capture of echocardiograph studies. Simple mouse clicks, grab still images, video clips and simplify data entry. 

Powerful image measuring capabilities are available to assist the consultating cardiac specialist. Video clips can be bookmarked for quick reference and review. Measuring tools can be used with both video clips and still images. Panning, zooming and a variety of magnification settings are accessed by simple mouse clicks, while the integration of easy-to-use dropdown menus expedite the rapid selection and entry of patient data during an echocardiograph exam. Annotation capabilities including graphic, text and audio are also standard features integrated in the tele-echo solution. 

During real-time consultations, the consulting cardiologist can remotely control cameras and medical device selection, as well as capture video or still images as they are transmitted live from the referring site. 

Once an interpretation is complete, the consulting cardiologist can use the automated report feature to quickly generate a health assessment report. A password protected signature feature allows the cardiologist to electronically sign the report prior to the system faxing or emailing the report to the referring facility. 

Tele-Echocardiography is uniquely scalable; providing simple point-to-point clinical or an enterprise-wide architecture solution.