Technological innovations such as wearable assessment and monitoring devices have become increasingly popular in recent years and are used for a variety of purposes. While the technology has become more sophisticated over time, it is important for consumers to understand the limitations of their capability and use. Personal wearable devices are intended to be an affordable and convenient option in which to track health data, however, accuracy and reliability can vary widely between products and thus may be misinterpreted by the user. Medical grade products require rigorous and costly performance testing and data analysis and assessment findings require interpretation and analysis by a qualified medical professional. Misinterpretation of clinically invalid data could result in a false interpretation of health status and may cause harm if relied upon exclusively. While I appreciate the theory behind the use of such products,
It is my opinion that their use should be considered supplemental and never for the purpose of interpreting any state of health.

My thoughts on using wearable technology for heart health contain a mix of relief and concern. The relief comes from not having to worry if something is happening; your monitor will alert you of increases in Bps (beats per second), or decreases, murmurs and/or irregular heart beats and/or all together the possible coming on of full blown cardiac arrest. It is a great tool in the matter of having quick access and responses to emergency situations. My concerns lie in the matter of battery operated instruments and technological failures; machines are man made and even technology through them may glitch, buffer and/or fail. In this instance the positive outweighs the negative and unless there are other health issues and/or concerns that would interfere or prevent success with using these technical tools I would say they are worth it. Good Luck!

Wearable technology for monitoring heart health can be incredibly valuable for both prevention and management. Devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers can track heart rate, detect irregularities like arrhythmias, and even provide early warning signs for conditions like atrial fibrillation. This real-time data allows for continuous monitoring and can help individuals make healthier lifestyle choices while enabling healthcare providers to intervene early if needed. However, it's important to remember that these devices are not a substitute for professional medical assessments and should be used in conjunction with regular check-ups.

Wearable technology can be a great tool for monitoring heart health, especially if you want to track trends over time or detect potential issues early. ** Please NOTE ;
that it is not a replacement in any way of a Medical Practitioner

I think wearable technology is a great resource to obtain a baseline of heart health as many can detect high heart rates and irregularities in rhythms.

Wearables are becoming ever more popular and reliable. The most important factors impacting heart health are age, gender, ethnicity, family history, tobacco use, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity. Some of these cannot be modified (e.g. age, ethnicity and family history). Others (like tobacco use and obesity) don't need wearables to track their control. I'm not aware of a reliable wearable to monitor blood pressure or cholesterol, but would love to see one developed. So, using wearables that can track sleep, activity, heart rate and blood sugar all can give a sense of one's heart health. Some of the heart rate trackers can provide an alert for an abnormal rhythm and some can even display a short rhythm strip (a short image of the electrical signal - like an EKG).