October 6, 2020Open Access
View Full PaperDigital Health and the Care of the Patient With Arrhythmia
Key Result
Digital health technologies, including wearables and artificial intelligence, present new opportunities and challenges for clinical practice, virtual trials, and data integration in arrhythmia care.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with arrhythmia
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Intervention
Digital health technologies, wearables, health care apps, and artificial intelligence
This review highlights the rapid growth, regulatory landscape, and clinical applications of digital health technologies and artificial intelligence in cardiac electrophysiology.
Abstract
The field of cardiac electrophysiology has been on the cutting edge of advanced digital technologies for many years. More recently, medical device development through traditional clinical trials has been supplemented by direct to consumer products with advancement of wearables and health care apps. The rapid growth of innovation along with the mega-data generated has created challenges and opportunities. This review summarizes the regulatory landscape, applications to clinical practice, opportunities for virtual clinical trials, the use of artificial intelligence to streamline and interpret data, and integration into the electronic medical records and medical practice. Preparation of the new generation of physicians, guidance and promotion by professional societies, and advancement of research in the interpretation and application of big data and the impact of digital technologies on health outcomes will help to advance the adoption and the future of digital health care.