Heart health monitoring

An essential aspect of minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease is through monitoring heart health and managing risk factors. Things like physical activity, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, and sleep quality can all contribute to heart health. That is why these measurements are collected and assessments are made at routine medical appointments. However, heart health monitoring can also be done as a part of remote health monitoring.
Key indicators for heart health monitoring include:

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Blood pressure. High blood pressure, defined as a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg, is associated with an elevated risk of heart disease and stroke. However, it is usually asymptomatic, meaning it can be difficult to detect without having a blood pressure check.

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Body weight. Knowing your BMI and other weight indicators (e.g., waist circumference) can inform your healthcare provider on your weight and body composition. These are important to know, as excess weight is associated with heart disease, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and stroke.

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Blood sugar. High blood sugar levels increase one’s risk of insulin resistance, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels can damage the heart, causing heart disease and stroke.