The role of wearables in heart failure.
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Author(s)
Singhal, Arvind
Cowie, Martin R
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review discusses how wearable devices-sensors externally applied to the body to measure a physiological signal-can be used in heart failure (HF) care. RECENT FINDINGS: Most wearables are marketed to consumers and can measure movement, heart rate, and blood pressure; detect and monitor arrhythmia; and support exercise training and rehabilitation. Wearable devices targeted at healthcare professionals include ECG patch recorders and vests, patches, and textiles with in-built sensors for improved prognostication and the early detection of acute decompensation. Integrating data from wearables into clinical decision-making has been slow due to clinical inertia and concerns regarding data security and validity, lack of evidence of meaningful impact, interoperability, regulatory and reimbursement issues, and legal liability. Although few studies have assessed how best to integrate wearable technologies into clinical practice, their use is rapidly expanding and may support improved decision-making by patients and healthcare professionals along the whole patient pathway.
Date Issued
2020-06-03
Date Acceptance
2020-06-01
Citation
Current Heart Failure Reports, 2020, 17, pp.125-132
ISSN
1546-9530
Publisher
Springer (part of Springer Nature)
Start Page
125
End Page
132
Journal / Book Title
Current Heart Failure Reports
Volume
17
Copyright Statement
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Identifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32494944
PII: 10.1007/s11897-020-00467-x
Subjects
Apps; heart failure
Digital health
M-health
Wearables
Publication Status
Published
Coverage Spatial
United States
Date Publish Online
2020-06-03