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Gianfranco Parati1,2, Camilla Torlasco3,4, Stefano Omboni5
1Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Milan, Italy. Gianfranco.parati@unimib.it.
Current Hypertension Reports
|May 15, 2017
Summary
Mobile apps for hypertension management show promise for improving blood pressure control. However, most lack validation, and large trials are needed to confirm their clinical effectiveness and safety.
Area of Science:
- Digital health
- Cardiovascular medicine
- Mobile health (mHealth)
Background:
- Hypertension management is a global health priority.
- Mobile applications for health are increasingly prevalent.
- Smartphone use is widespread among patients with hypertension.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review mobile applications for hypertension management.
- To highlight their clinical potential and limitations.
- To identify future research needs.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of available data on mobile applications for hypertension.
- Analysis of app standardization, scientific validation, and security.
- Evaluation of studies on telemonitoring and home blood pressure management.
Main Results:
- A growing number of hypertension-related mobile apps are available.
- Most apps lack standardization, scientific validation, and robust security.
- Small studies suggest telemonitoring with apps may improve blood pressure control.
- Limited data exists on strong clinical outcomes due to study heterogeneity.
Conclusions:
- Mobile apps offer a significant opportunity to enhance hypertension management.
- Promising results from small studies require confirmation.
- Large, long-term, well-designed clinical trials are essential for reliable clinical application.
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