A smart devices based secondary prevention program for cerebrovascular disease patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Commercially available health devices are gaining momentum and represent a great opportunity for monitoring patients for prolonged periods. This study aimed at testing the feasibility of a smart device-based secondary prevention program in a cohort of patients with cryptogenic stroke.

Methods

In this proof-of-principle study, patients with non-disabling ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA) in the subacute phase were provided with a smartwatch and smart devices to monitor several parameters - i.e., oxygen saturation, blood pressure, steps a day, heart rate and heart rate variability - for a 4-week period (watch group). This group was compared with a standard-of-care group. Our primary endpoint was the compliance with the use of smart devices that wa

SUBMITTER: Motolese F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10275564 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature