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[eHealth-smart devices revolutionizing cardiology].

Jakob Ledwoch¹, David Duncker²

¹Klinik für Kardiologie, Pneumologie und Internistische Intensivmedizin, München Klinik Neuperlach, Oskar-Maria-Graf-Ring 51, 81737, München, Deutschland. jakobledwoch@yahoo.de.

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Summary

Smart devices like smartphones and smartwatches are increasingly used in cardiology, offering new diagnostic and predictive capabilities for cardiovascular diseases through biosignal sensing and AI interpretation.

Keywords:

Artificial intelligence Cardiology Smartphone Smartwatch Wearables

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Digital Health
Medical Technology

Background:

Smart device adoption in cardiology is rapidly increasing, driven by both patients and the healthcare industry.
High smartphone penetration globally, particularly in Germany, facilitates widespread medical application.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the diverse opportunities presented by smart devices within the field of cardiology.
To explore the potential applications of smart devices in clinical practice and patient care.

Main Methods:

A targeted literature review was conducted.
Scientific and clinical studies on smart device applications in cardiology were critically assessed.

Main Results:

Smart devices offer versatile applications in cardiology, including acting as reference tools, aiding clinical decisions, and enabling biosignal sensing.
The integration of biosignal collection with artificial intelligence holds significant promise for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and predicting cardiovascular disease progression.

Conclusions:

Smart devices are becoming integral to daily clinical cardiology practice.
The expanding technical capabilities of smart devices are poised to revolutionize cardiology.
Continued integration of smart devices will likely transform diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in cardiovascular medicine.