Reasons for patient referrals to the stage-2 physician-led teleconsultations
| Clinical complaints | N=758, N (%) |
| Congestive heart failure | 123 (16.2) |
| Ischaemic heart disease | 51 (6.7) |
| Psychiatric issues | 33 (4.4) |
| Medicinal issues* | 122 (16.1) |
| Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure ≥160/100 mm Hg) | 142 (18.7) |
| Uncontrolled diabetes (random blood sugar ≥200 mg/dL) | 189 (24.9) |
| Referred for admission† | 64 (8.4) |
*Issues related alteration of drug dosage, continuation or stoppage of medications, perceived side effects of drugs.
†Reason for admission included diagnostic evaluation and management of acute coronary syndrome or worsening heart failure symptoms.