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Accurately measuring night-time blood pressure in individuals in a way that delivers meaningful results has been a long-standing challenge for physicians. While blood pressure can be monitored around the clock via ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, the recording still requires a person to wear a cuff on their arm throughout the night, which inflates at regular …

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Medication taken correctly has long been shown to be efficient in lowering high blood pressure. But there are also numerous lifestyle steps that people can embrace to help ease or prevent hypertension, and avoid the need to be prescribed drugs to treat the condition. Several of the steps are relatively straightforward lifestyle choices, such as …

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The importance of monitoring night-time – or nocturnal – blood pressure is being more widely recognised in terms of hypertension management. Evidence is pointing to nocturnal blood pressure (BP) as increasing the risk of cardiovascular events, such as stroke or coronary heart disease. But while the value of monitoring nocturnal BP is acknowledged, getting accurate …

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Wearable devices are playing an increasingly important role in remote monitoring for patients with a range of chronic conditions. From monitoring heart rate, to blood pressure, oxygen levels and body temperature, these discreet devices such as smart rings and watches can record patient data and also transmit it to physicians to help in treatment and …

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Many people could be unaware they have high blood pressure – or hypertension – because they may have no obvious symptoms. But hypertension can have significant health impacts, potentially leading to stroke, vision and kidney damage, or cause a heart attack. Regular checks That level of risk underlines the importance of regular blood pressure checks. …

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Digital transformation within healthcare is enabling patients to embrace ever-more precise technologies to bring greater connectivity with their physicians and healthcare teams. Remote, wearable, devices can collect data around the clock, often without user intervention, and monitor subtle changes in their condition that may help with a diagnosis or shape forward treatment pathways. This is …

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Person-enabled health is helping patients play a greater role in their care and putting them at the heart of treatment pathways as well as potentially preventing conditions from developing or worsening. Real-time data Pivotal within that are digital technologies – including sensors, remote monitoring apps and wearables – that see data flow between patients, who …

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Cases of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) are at an all-time high, according to new research. Findings published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe suggest that the number of people living with the heart rhythm condition in England has increased dramatically in every year of the last 20 years, and the study team believe similar rises …

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In this blog, Sky Labs CEO and chairman Jack Lee explains how Sky Labs is supporting patients with Atrial Fibrillation Sky Labs is helping many patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) monitor and live with their heart condition through the stylish CART-I smart ring. Discreet, yet packed with technology, it can continually monitor a patient’s pulse …

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Several ‘interventions’ to help prevent or cut down the risk of developing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) involve making lifestyle changes and adopting a healthier way of living. With a number of causes of AF, and some beyond the control of the individual, making even simple changes to what people eat, drink, and how they exercise, can …

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