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Wearables in Cardiovascular Disease.
Sanchit Kumar1, Angela M Victoria-Castro1, Hannah Melchinger1
1Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, 06517, USA.
Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research
|September 10, 2022
Summary
Wearable devices offer revolutionary potential in healthcare, particularly for cardiovascular disorders. This review explores their technologies, applications, and future impact on patient care.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Digital Health
- Cardiology
Background:
- Wearable devices are transforming healthcare delivery.
- Consumer and medical-grade wearables offer diverse health monitoring capabilities.
- Significant potential exists for wearables in managing cardiovascular disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the technologies behind wearable health devices.
- To discuss the regulatory and economic factors influencing wearable adoption.
- To explore the future implications of wearable technology in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of wearable device technologies.
- Analysis of regulatory frameworks for medical devices.
- Examination of economic considerations for wearable implementation.
- Synthesis of current research on wearable applications in cardiology.
Main Results:
- Wearable technology encompasses a range of devices from consumer health trackers to medical-grade monitors.
- These devices collect extensive multimodal data, crucial for understanding complex conditions.
- Regulatory and economic factors present both opportunities and challenges for widespread adoption.
Conclusions:
- Wearable devices are poised to significantly impact healthcare, especially in cardiovascular medicine.
- Understanding the technology, regulatory landscape, and economic viability is key to harnessing their potential.
- Future integration promises enhanced patient monitoring and personalized cardiovascular care.
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