Wanpen Vongpatanasin
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Cardiologist, Hypertension Specialist, Gardener, Director of Hypertension Section & AHA Comprehensive Hypertension Center @UTSW
Reposted by Wanpen Vongpatanasin
Remember all the cardiologists whining about Atrial fibrillation with the Apple Watch?
I am sure it has lead to many unnecessary referrals - but also possibly some saves. Surely they didn’t have tsunami of inappropriate referrals right?
I am sure it has lead to many unnecessary referrals - but also possibly some saves. Surely they didn’t have tsunami of inappropriate referrals right?
September 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Remember all the cardiologists whining about Atrial fibrillation with the Apple Watch?
I am sure it has lead to many unnecessary referrals - but also possibly some saves. Surely they didn’t have tsunami of inappropriate referrals right?
I am sure it has lead to many unnecessary referrals - but also possibly some saves. Surely they didn’t have tsunami of inappropriate referrals right?
But it may still be useful as < 50% of adults age 50-80 monitor home BP regularly and only 62% were recommended by their PCP to check BP . This may be another reason for consumers to check BP with other devices jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Prevalence and Frequency of Self-measured Blood Pressure Monitoring in US Adults
This survey study investigates the prevalence, frequency, and factors associated with self-measured blood pressure monitoring among adults ages 50 to 80 years.
jamanetwork.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
But it may still be useful as < 50% of adults age 50-80 monitor home BP regularly and only 62% were recommended by their PCP to check BP . This may be another reason for consumers to check BP with other devices jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...