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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Digital Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hypertension management requires continuous monitoring of blood pressure and associated cardiovascular risk factors.
  • Lifestyle factors like sedentary behavior, diet, physical inactivity, and obesity significantly impact hypertensive patients.
  • Telemedicine offers a promising solution for remote patient monitoring and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of telemedicine and electronic devices in monitoring hypertensive patients.
  • To assess the effectiveness of telemonitoring in managing blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors.
  • To highlight the benefits of mobile health interventions for hypertension control.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of existing literature on telemedicine and electronic monitoring for hypertension.
  • Examination of the application of smartwatches, smartphone apps, and online software for physical activity monitoring.
  • Discussion of automated feedback services and multidisciplinary clinical team involvement.

Main Results:

  • Electronic devices for telemonitoring blood pressure (BP) are effective in the follow-up of hypertensive patients.
  • Telemonitoring assists in adherence to treatment and control of risk factors like physical inactivity and obesity.
  • Advanced technologies support the monitoring of key cardiovascular variables.

Conclusions:

  • Mobile health (mHealth) interventions can significantly improve cardiovascular risk factors and health status in hypertensive individuals.
  • Telemedicine enhances access to cardiac rehabilitation services.
  • mHealth solutions have the potential to reduce healthcare costs associated with hypertension management.