AHA warns wearable blood pressure devices are inaccurate and may pose patient safety risks

EricTopol · x · 2026-10-11

Eric Topol highlights a new American Heart Association statement finding that currently available wearable blood pressure devices cannot measure BP accurately. The AHA says these devices 'may be inappropriate for clinical use' and that using them to guide treatment 'could lead to inappropriate care and may pose safety risks to patients.' The statement is open-access, with a gift link shared.

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