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Study reveals gap between heart health monitoring and doctor sharing


Published on 2025-01-22 08:03:23 - MSN
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  • Advances in technology have made it increasingly easier for people to self-monitor their heart health whether it's via a smart device on their wrist or finger or a blood pressure monitor. However, a new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that

The article from MSN discusses a study highlighting a significant gap between the monitoring of heart health by individuals and the communication of this data to healthcare providers. The study, which involved over 1,000 participants, found that while many people use wearable devices to track their heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs, only a small percentage actually share this information with their doctors. This discrepancy is concerning because timely sharing of such data could lead to earlier detection and management of heart-related issues. The research suggests that there is a need for better integration of personal health technology with clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. It also points out the potential for technology to bridge this gap through features that automatically share data with healthcare systems or prompt users to do so.

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