Open Access

The future of individualized cardiovascular care: how wearables could be integrated to improve outcomes

logo

Date: 11 November 2022
Journal: European Heart Journal Supplements , Volume 24 , Issue Supplement_H , Pages H43 - H47
Authors: J. Hung , S. Brugaletta , J. Spratt

ESC Journals

Abstract

Personalized medicine is a concept all clinicians must strive to deliver. Recent advances in technology increasingly offer new opportunities to personalize care, not least in cardiovascular medicine. Health trackers and wearables are technologies in an explosive phase of development. They allow accurate and continuous measurement of bio-data, recorded and analysed using apps and mobile devices. However, although there is huge potential, most physicians and healthcare organizations are yet to realize the value of integrating wearables into routine clinical practice. We discuss how this state-of-the-art technology can support patients in making meaningful lifestyle changes and revolutionize the future of cardiovascular medicine.

About the contributors

John D Hung

Role: Author

Salvatore Brugaletta

Role: Author

James C Spratt

London (St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)

Role: Author