SUMMARY
Introduction. One of the pressing issues in modern medicine remains the enhancement of the effectiveness of emergency medical care for patients with acute coronary syndrome, especially in life-threatening conditions such as myocardial infarction. The use of telemedicine in this field represents a promising direction. The aim of this study was to clinically evaluate the effectiveness of remote consultative support provided through telemedicine to patients who sought emergency medical care for acute coronary syndrome. Materials and Methods. The study included both retrospective and prospective parts and covered 1,115 patients who sought care at the Republican Center for Emergency and Urgent Medical Aid between 2015 and 2020. During the study, the treatment outcomes of patients were assessed using binary logistic regression analysis in the SPSS program. In the prospective group, remote consultative support was provided using telemedicine capabilities. Results. The study results demonstrated that remote consultative support provided via telemedicine significantly improved the effectiveness of treatment for patients with acute coronary syndrome. Hemodynamic indicators (pulse, systolic, and diastolic blood pressure) in patients who received treatment in the prospective group were significantly better compared to those who received traditional treatment. Conclusion. The effectiveness of initial medical care provided via telemedicine to patients with acute coronary syndrome was proven. The remote specialist support and the adequate implementation of instructions by emergency medical personnel led to positive outcomes. This study once again confirms the importance of expanding and implementing telemedicine services in Azerbaijan.
Keywords: coronary syndrome, emergency care, telemedicine, remote consultation, treatment

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