The Epidemic of Hypertension discussion with Kelly Benning of LiveMetric | João Bocas

In this episode, we talked about the Epidemic of #Hypertension and how can #DigitalHealth and #Wearables make an impact and help patients. We also covered the traditional cup monitor and the concept of making passive and #remotemonitoring more accessible to #patients Here are the questions we've addressed: 01:35 Why is LiveMetric addressing Hypertension? 04:14 How is LiveMetric different than a Cuff Monitor? 07:35 What's the real value of using your advanced wearables in the concept of passive monitoring made more accessible? Connect with Kelly Benning: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellybenning/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KellyBChurch Website : https://livemetric.net/ Share this episode with your networks: https://youtu.be/Xpwi_Rzecc0 Feel free to 📣 CONNECT WITH ME 🟢: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaobocas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WearablesExpert Please check our Digital Health Platform - CliniTouch Vie https://bit.ly/CliniTouch_Vie Industry Partner: Isaac Care https://bit.ly/isaac-care The epidemic of hypertension is a serious problem. It's also not a new problem, but one that has been growing for decades. The CDC estimates that nearly one in three Americans suffers from high blood pressure (also known as hypertension), and that nearly half of those people don't know it. The risk of developing hypertension increases with age, affecting almost half of all people aged 60 or older. Untreated hypertension can lead to complications including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and vision loss. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in three Americans has high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. The condition is considered to be a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. While there are many different ways to manage hypertension, including lifestyle changes and medication, there's also a new way to help patients track their blood pressure: wearables. Wearables are quickly becoming the go-to accessory for people who want to keep track of their health. They can tell you how much sleep you got last night, how many steps you've taken today, and even if your heart rate is too fast or too slow. Wearables are especially helpful for people with chronic conditions like hypertension because they can be used at home without having to visit a doctor's office or hospital every time you need your blood pressure checked. Hypertension is a serious health condition that can lead to heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. It's also one of the leading causes of death in the world! The World Health Organization estimates that over 1 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure and that it contributes to 17% of deaths globally. We've already seen how wearables are helping people get healthier and stay healthy through monitoring their activity levels and sleep quality. But what if there were a way wearable devices could help with hypertension? The American Heart Association describes hypertension as "the force that blood exerts against the walls of your arteries when your heart beats or when your body moves." So what if we could use sensor technology embedded in wearable devices to detect changes in blood pressure? This would allow us to monitor it more closely and help patients avoid any negative side effects associated with untreated hypertension. Hypertension is one of the most common diseases in the world. In fact, it affects more than 1 billion people. And it's not just a problem for adults—it can start early in life and continue to escalate as you age. Hypertension is one of the leading causes of death around the world. It increases your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, kidney disease or eye damage if left untreated for too long. If you have not subscribed, do it now - https://bit.ly/3iQ6EXP