Wearable devices capture vital data from "summary" of The Creative Destruction of Medicine by Eric Topol
The revolution in digital medicine is epitomized by the ability to capture data on ourselves, in health and disease, with wearable devices. These devices are not just for fitness tracking or monitoring sleep patterns. They can now capture vital signs and physiological parameters that were previously only available in clinical settings. With these devices, we can measure our heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, and even perform electrocardiograms. The data captured by these wearable devices is not just limited to a snapshot in time. They can provide continuous monitoring, which is particularly valuable for detecting abnormalities that may come and go. For example, irregular heart rhythms or fluctuations in blood pressure can be easily missed during a brief visit to the doctor's office. With wearable devices, these data can be captured over days, weeks, or even months, providing a m...
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