Cardiologist encourages smartwatch users to share data to prevent deadly heart events
WBRZ • • health
Key Points:
- A national survey by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that nearly two-thirds of Americans regularly use smart devices to monitor their heart health, but only one in four share this data with their doctors.
- Cardiologist Laxmi Mehta emphasizes the importance of sharing device data with healthcare providers to detect heart issues early and potentially prevent heart attacks and strokes.
- Mehta explains that smart devices can capture irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation, and that patients can electronically send this information to doctors through apps linked to their smartwatches.
- The survey, conducted in December 2024 with 1,008 respondents, highlights a gap between heart health monitoring and communication with medical professionals.
- Mehta advises individuals to consult their doctors if they notice unusual heart rates or rhythms, as these could indicate underlying health problems beyond normal variations.
