Roh Kay M, Awosika Ayoola, Millis Richard M
Medicine, American University of Antigua, St. John's, ATG.
General Practice, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Dec 10;16(12):e75446. doi: 10.7759/cureus.75446. eCollection 2024 Dec.
Wearable technology, including devices like Apple and Samsung watches, Fitbits, and smart rings, has become widely popular. However, while these consumer electronics are readily available, they do not yet meet the accuracy and safety standards required for medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred demand for wearable medical devices, particularly those that can support telemedicine and telehealth. Among these, wearable electronic stethoscopes hold significant promise for early detection and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, which remain the leading cause of death globally. This review highlights the potential of wearable electronic stethoscopes to transform cardiovascular health management by enabling early diagnosis and self-monitoring. Additionally, it examines the current challenges and technological advancements needed to overcome them, underscoring the vital role that wearable electronic stethoscopes could play in improving global health outcomes.
可穿戴技术，包括苹果手表、三星手表、Fitbit健身追踪器和智能戒指等设备，已经广受欢迎。然而，尽管这些消费电子产品随处可得，但它们尚未达到美国食品药品监督管理局（FDA）对医疗设备所要求的准确性和安全标准。新冠疫情激发了对可穿戴医疗设备的需求，尤其是那些能够支持远程医疗和远程健康服务的设备。其中，可穿戴电子听诊器对于早期检测和预防心血管疾病具有重大前景，而心血管疾病仍是全球主要死因。这篇综述强调了可穿戴电子听诊器通过实现早期诊断和自我监测来改变心血管健康管理的潜力。此外，它审视了当前的挑战以及克服这些挑战所需的技术进步，强调了可穿戴电子听诊器在改善全球健康结果方面可能发挥的关键作用。
