Advancing cardiac arrhythmia management: The integration of wearable technology and remote monitoring

Table 1 Types of wearable technology

Type of wearable technology	Description
Smartwatches	Worn on the wrist and fitted with sensors to monitor heart rhythm
Fitness bands	Designed for tracking one’s health, including heart rate monitoring and activity tracking
ECG sensors	Electrodes are used to measure cardiac rhythms and offer ongoing surveillance
ILRs	Implanted devices for continuous heart rhythm monitoring, suitable for chronic arrhythmias
PPG	Use optical sensors to detect anomalies in heartbeat and differences in blood volume

ECG: Electrocardiography; ILRs: Implantable Loop Recorders; PPG: Photoplethysmography.

Table 2 Benefits of wearable technology

Benefits of wearable technology
Early detection of arrhythmias by continuous monitoring
Improved patient therapeutic adherence and self-management
Increased patient participation in their healthcare
Real-time data streaming for immediate intervention
Personalized treatment plans for improved outcomes
Comfortable and easy-to-use equipment for a better patient experience

Table 3 Types of remote monitoring

Type of remote monitoring	Description
Telemedicine	Utilizes communication technology to provide remote medical care
mHealth Apps	Apps and smart devices for heart rhythm monitoring and data transfer
Cloud-based remote monitoring	Healthcare practitioners can access data via cloud storage and analysis

mHealth: Mobile health.