[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":411},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-ask-me-about-digital":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":184,"relatedBooks":314},{"id":5,"date":6,"date_gmt":7,"guid":8,"modified":10,"modified_gmt":11,"slug":12,"status":13,"type":14,"link":15,"title":16,"content":18,"excerpt":21,"author":23,"featured_media":24,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":29,"categories":30,"tags":32,"project_category":37,"contact_email_category":40,"yst_prominent_words":41,"class_list":56,"better_featured_image":70,"acf":112,"yoast_meta":128,"_links":131},36407,"2023-05-23T10:00:00","2023-05-23T08:00:00",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=36407&_wpnonce=9ece071252&status=auto-draft&type=post","2023-06-16T15:06:20","2023-06-16T13:06:20","ask-me-about-digital","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fask-me-about-digital",{"rendered":17},"Ask Me About Digital: Our Initiative To Connect Tech-Savvy Doctors And Patients",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>The digital era has undeniably transformed healthcare. However, this revolution has inadvertently given rise to a communication gap. Forward-thinking medical professionals and open-minded patients often struggle to connect, leading to frustration on both sides. Certain patients, eager to take a more proactive and informed role in their healthcare, often face discouragement. There are healthcare workers who would happily share their 21st-century practices, but no one seems interested. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This is where our humble “\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fask-me-about-digital-badge\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Ask Me About Digital\u003C\u002Fa>” initiative aims to offer support: to facilitate contact between these two groups by very simple means – offering badges and pins that showcase that the given healthcare practice has an open mindset and digital health knowledge to share. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Ca class=\"img\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fask-me-about-digital-badge\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002FAsk-Me-About-Digital-1-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"From Chance To Choice\" class=\"wp-image-20918\"\u002F\u003C\u002Fa srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002FAsk-Me-About-Digital-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002FAsk-Me-About-Digital-1-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002FAsk-Me-About-Digital-1-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002FAsk-Me-About-Digital-1.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to join?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you are a healthcare professional and would like to participate, simply fill out the form by clicking on the “Join now” button \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fask-me-about-digital-badge\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">on our dedicated page\u003C\u002Fa>, and we’ll send your badge or pin free of charge. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Join the Ask Me About Digital Movement - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FXS6metFpl_M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Displaying these badges is a symbolic act. It sends a message to patients that you’re not just open to discussing digital health but that you actively welcome these conversations. It’s a visual reminder that can open the door to in-depth discussions about 21st-century health technologies, enabling patients to better understand and utilise these advanced tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is it for?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>As a \u003Cstrong>patient\u003C\u002Fstrong>, if you see the campaign’s badge on your physician’s door, it means you are more than encouraged to ask your technology- and digital-related questions as that medical professional would be able to help you with those.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>As a \u003Cstrong>medical professional\u003C\u002Fstrong>, you can proactively encourage your patients to ask such questions by putting the badge on your door.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we do it?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>We believe that digital health eventually will benefit everyone, giving access to quality care even to those who are unable to get it today. \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Four-vision\" target=\"_blank\">Our vision\u003C\u002Fa> at The Medical Futurist is to build a community of empowered patients, future-oriented healthcare professionals, concerned health policymakers, sensible health tech developers and enthusiastic medical students, and make this leap forward together. We do research and studies about and for the advancement of this paradigm shift, from \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002F29184890\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">theory\u003C\u002Fa> to direct \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fimpact\" target=\"_blank\">impact\u003C\u002Fa>, and help individuals, institutions as well as governments in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Also, we prepared a free book to support your communication with patients about health technologies\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This digital revolution also presents new challenges, particularly regarding communication between healthcare professionals and patients. Recognizing the need to foster open and proactive discussions about these evolving technologies, we recently published the third edition of \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002Fs\u002FKFcKqR4uAL1j0f_EFT9CHQ.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Practical Guide About Digital Health For Medical Professionals\u003C\u002Fa> – to download for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Ca class=\"img\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002Fs\u002FKFcKqR4uAL1j0f_EFT9CHQ.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Fpractical-guide-768x432.png\" alt=\"Ask me about digital book\" class=\"wp-image-50955\"\u002F\u003C\u002Fa srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Fpractical-guide-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Fpractical-guide-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Fpractical-guide-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Fpractical-guide.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It offers guidance if you as a medical professional sometimes have trouble responding to the digital health-related questions of your patients. Navigating the intricacies of digital health technologies can be challenging, even for seasoned healthcare professionals. Our guide will aid healthcare workers in these conversations. This free resource, which is included as part of the initiative, offers conversation bubbles and valuable information to facilitate discussions about digital health, from \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fcheap-genome-sequencing-now\" target=\"_blank\">genetic testing\u003C\u002Fa> to \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fcan-your-smartwatch-send-you-to-the-hospital\" target=\"_blank\">wearables\u003C\u002Fa>, from \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhats-next-for-chatgpt-in-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\">ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fseven-reasons-to-be-optimistic-about-the-future-of-ai-in-medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI\u003C\u002Fa> to \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhere-is-what-even-healthcare-ai-companies-do-with-your-data\" target=\"_blank\">privacy issues\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Today, when people Google, ask ChatGPT about their symptoms and use health apps even before going to the doctor, it is more important than ever to be updated on the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftop-ai-algorithms-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\">digital developments\u003C\u002Fa> in healthcare and navigate through questions of digital health-related issues. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002FScreen-Shot-2021-09-30-at-11.24.02-768x448.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36435\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002FScreen-Shot-2021-09-30-at-11.24.02-768x448.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002FScreen-Shot-2021-09-30-at-11.24.02.png 953w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There is a monumental change happening in healthcare. The \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhere-is-how-digital-health-devices-helped-me-recover-from-a-serious-infection\" target=\"_blank\">digital health revolution\u003C\u002Fa> is transforming all facets of this field, from \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftowards-creativity-in-healthcare-the-impact-of-digital-technologies-on-medical-specialties-in-an-infographic\" target=\"_blank\">diagnostics\u003C\u002Fa> to \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-rise-of-at-home-lab-tests\" target=\"_blank\">patients’ health management\u003C\u002Fa>, from hospital administration to \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-future-of-clinical-trials-artificial-patients-synthetic-data-and-real-time-analysis\" target=\"_blank\">clinical trials\u003C\u002Fa>, and from medical education to \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fdiga-how-germany-channeled-digital-health-apps-into-its-healthcare-system\" target=\"_blank\">digital therapeutics and personalized medicine\u003C\u002Fa>. If you are uncertain about how this transformation will impact your professional future, or if you wish to quickly and easily understand this paradigm shift, I invite you to enroll in \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.thinkific.com\u002Fcollections\" target=\"_blank\">The Digital Health Course\u003C\u002Fa>. This program is designed to provide you with all the knowledge necessary to navigate the new health landscape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"rendered":22,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>Our “ask me about digital” initiative aims to connect tech-savvy doctors and patients. 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For a very long time, there were no better solutions in the market than traditional cuffs. Even the first smartwatches (like the one \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fomron-heartguide-blood-pressure-smartwatch-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">I tested from Omron\u003C\u002Fa>), were big and uncomfortable to wear. So it was time for companies to realise the future of BP monitoring lies in Photoplethysmography (PPG).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>PPG is a non-invasive optical technique used to measure blood volume changes in the microvascular bed of tissue. It works by shining a light onto the skin and then measuring the variations in light intensity that result from changes in blood flow. As blood is pumped through the blood vessels, it absorbs and scatters the light, causing the intensity of the reflected or transmitted light to fluctuate. These fluctuations can be detected and analysed to provide information. Photoplethysmography is commonly used to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels in various medical settings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Disclaimer: As always, The Medical Futurist is not affiliated with the company, the review is not sponsored, and it reflects my opinion. Companies\u002Fservice providers first read our reviews after publication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What is it? \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Aktiia is a wearable lightweight bracelet that is designed to continuously monitor blood pressure 24 hours a day without the need for prolonged use of a traditional cuff. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What’s in the box?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>The Aktiia bracelet \u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>A charging station and charging cable\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>An Aktiia initialization cuff and its charging cable\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>User manuals\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50687\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>How does the Aktiia Bracelet work? \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The bracelet uses optical sensors and PPG technology to measure blood pressure continuously throughout the day and night. The data is then transferred to a secure cloud server through the Aktiia App, where Aktiia’s algorithms estimate your blood pressure using advanced processing of the optical data. It will provide blood pressure measurements when the user is still. You will be shown one average measurement every 2 hours in the graph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FScreenshot_20230427_122829_Aktiia-side-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50691\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Setting up the bracelet was straightforward. First, I had to do three blood pressure readings with the provided Aktiia cuff on my other arm and that was all the preparation needed, I was ready to go. When the initiation process was completed, the app also informed me when I needed to repeat it to make sure that the bracelet’s readings were in line with the cuff’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Validation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This is of course the most important question of all. Aktiia has conducted \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41440-023-01258-2\">several\u003C\u002Fa> clinical \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faktiia.com\u002Fuk\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002Fsites\u002F3\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FAktiia2022-Frontiers-in-Medical-Technology-Guidance-for-Interpretation-of-Continual-Cuffless-BP-Data.pdf\">studies\u003C\u002Fa> to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faktiia.com\u002Fuk\u002Fevidence\">validate\u003C\u002Fa> the accuracy of its continuous BP monitoring technology. The studies have shown that the Aktiia smartwatch provides BP readings that are comparable to those obtained by a traditional cuff-based BP monitor. It has received CE Mark clearance for users aged 21-65, excluding those with contraindications due to certain health conditions. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Benefits\u003C\u002Fstrong> of the Aktiia Bracelet\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One of the main benefits of such a device is that it provides continuous monitoring of BP, which can help detect changes in BP that may not be detected by intermittent cuff-based monitoring. This can be particularly useful for people with hypertension or other conditions (including white coat syndrome) that require regular BP monitoring. Additionally, the bracelet tirelessly measures blood pressure day and night, providing a never before seen abundance of data. Lastly, it is non-invasive and does not require frequent cuff inflation, which can be uncomfortable for some people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-3-768x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50685\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-3-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-3-1536x910.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-3.jpg 1822w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The bracelet is indeed lightweight\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Limitations\u003C\u002Fstrong> of the Aktiia smartwatch\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Aktiia smartwatch is not intended to replace traditional cuff-based BP monitoring, particularly for diagnosing hypertension. It is also not recommended for people with certain medical conditions, such as arrhythmias, as continuous BP monitoring may not be accurate in these cases. It doesn’t do readings during exercises and is not water-resistant. It’s not a fitness tracker after all. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>And to be honest, this might prove to be one major limitation in an era when smartwatches and fitness trackers are becoming increasingly popular: this device does one thing only. It does that thing exceptionally well, that is for certain, but I’m not quite sure how many people will invest a few hundred euros\u002Fdollars to get an additional bracelet besides their already existing wearable just to obtain more detailed information about their blood pressure while their medical professional might not even trust that data. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Availability\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Aktiia smartwatch is currently available in select countries in Europe (Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Uk and Ireland), and the company plans to expand its availability to other regions in the future. However, as my testing in Hungary demonstrates, you can also download and use their app and device in a non-primary country once you were able to get the device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Summary \u003C\u002Fstrong>and Rating of the Aktiia Bracelet\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1.1 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. It is also a leading cause of premature death and disability worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A reliable wearable that continuously monitors blood pressure, without the need for an uncomfortable cuff, is the way forward in the digital health revolution. 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