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Sukhpreet Kaur1, Harmandeep Kaur Gulati1, Ashish Baldi2
1Dasmesh College of Pharmacy, Faridkot, Punjab, India.
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg'S Archives of Pharmacology
|June 15, 2024
Summary
Digital health technologies are transforming hypertension management beyond clinic visits. Addressing challenges like data security and access is key to leveraging these innovations for better public health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Digital Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Hypertension is a major global health concern requiring innovative management strategies.
- Traditional hypertension care relies on clinic visits and medication, which are being enhanced by digital tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of digitalization on hypertension management.
- To highlight the benefits and challenges of integrating digital technologies in hypertension care.
Main Methods:
- Review of current digital health solutions for hypertension.
- Analysis of benefits, challenges, and future perspectives of digital hypertension management.
Main Results:
- Digital technologies like wearables, apps, and telehealth are reshaping hypertension care for individuals and populations.
- Key challenges include data security, accuracy, equitable access, and device standardization.
Conclusions:
- Digitalization offers significant potential to revolutionize hypertension management.
- Overcoming implementation challenges is crucial for widespread, equitable adoption and improved health outcomes.
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