Technology does not just make our everyday life easier, it can also help save our lives and take care of the vital organs of our body. The invention of more innovative devices helps medical personnel in accurately treating medical problems, especially for the heart. These devices allow procedures to be easier and much safer. In fact, because of technology, cardiologists are now able to treat certain conditions that were not as easily treatable 10 years ago.

The heart, on an average, will beat about 2.5 billion times throughout your lifetime. Just imagine the hard work it puts into sustaining life every second. It is one of the vital organs that humans have, therefore, it is crucial that we maintain a healthy heart. 

There are a lot of heart diseases out there that can damage your heart if you are not careful. In fact, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for those who are living in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia.  Here are some examples of heart disease that you should be aware of:

• Congenital heart disease
• Arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat
• Coronary artery disease
• Dilated cardiomyopathy
• Myocardial infarction
• Congestive Heart failure
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Many heart diseases can be triggered by stress or extreme physical exertion. A heart attack can start with feelings of indigestion, heartburn, and stomachaches, and these are all accompanied by a heavy feeling in your chest. If not given immediate medical attention, you might flatline, otherwise known as asystole which if not given CPR by someone who has ACLS & PALS certifications for medical professionals, might lead to death.  

In order to avoid these heart complications, here are some new technologies that have made an impact on the way people are taking care of their hearts. 

The Zio service is an innovative solution that helps detect cardiovascular disease (CVD)

This remote cardiac monitor device helps detect cardiac arrhythmias or what is also known as an irregular heart rate. Arrhythmias can be a sign of atrial fibrillation or AF. This is what forms blood clots, which can lead to strokes. For patients that are suffering from this condition, the Zio Patch is available. It is a lightweight and water-resistant wireless ECG monitor. The patch is placed on your left upper chest which records the beating of your heart. Even while wearing this patch, you can still continue on your daily activities and when you feel discomfort you can simply press on a trigger button within the device that will highlight the recording. The patch is only single-use and after the monitoring, the signals are sent to a company that analyzes the readings and generates a report which describes all your cardiac arrhythmia activities. 

AliveCor

AliveCor is a helpful app that you can connect with your mobile phone in order to record an ECG. It makes use of accelerometers that are built into your smartphones in order to detect heart movements. It also tracks your activities, exercise, and heart rate which helps individuals take a more intimate approach in taking care of their heart.

Apple Watch

The Apple Watch Series 5 is a powerful tool that helps detect the early stages of arrhythmia to help in the diagnosis of AF. By simply wearing it on your wrist, this watch is able to generate an ECG that is applauded by medical professionals. You can also simply touch the Digital Crown, which will cause the watch to generate a waveform in just seconds which shows whether you have unusually high or low heart rates. As Apple inventors put it, it is a watch that watches out for you. 

Withings BPM Connect

BPM Connect is clinically validated and developed with the help of cardiologists themselves. Because of this, they are very accurate and one of the best finds for technologies that are good for your heart. BPM Connect monitors your blood pressure at the comfort of your home in order to detect early diagnosis of hypertension which can lead to CVD. This device is easy to use and also easy to read because, with just one press on the button, you can easily see the results. In addition, it is lightweight which means that you can easily take it anywhere especially when you travel. 

Conclusion

Advances in technology are not just for your entertainment as they are now becoming a means to save your life in ways people years ago have never imagined. Avoidance of cardiovascular disease is the ultimate goal because the heart is a vital organ of our body. 

Invest in helpful products like the Zio service, AliveCor, Apple Watch, and the Withings BPM Connect to help protect your heart as you mature in life.