Combining new technologies for early detection and management of high blood pressure
High blood pressure is the most common risk factor for heart disease, stroke and chronic kidney disease, affecting around 6 million Australians.
Until now, blood pressure management has mostly been limited to a one-size-fits-all approach, risking ineffective treatment and complications. But new innovations in technology and machine learning could provide better opportunities for early diagnosis and treatment.
With the support of a Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant, Associate Professor Shariful Islam is testing the effectiveness of a wearable device program, called WEAR-HEART, to improve blood pressure management.