Enhancing Cardiovascular Health Outcomes: The Role of Digital Health in the 8 Essential Life Factors.
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Abstract
This review paper investigates digital health applications designed to support each component of the American Heart Association's "Life's Essential 8" framework, which aims to enhance cardiovascular health management. The methodology involved a comprehensive review of over one hundred applications available on both the Apple Store and Google Play, with a focus on those that promote healthy behaviors essential for maintaining cardiovascular health. A minimum of three to five applications were selected for each of the eight essential areas, ensuring compatibility with both Android and iPhone devices.
Stringent selection criteria were applied, prioritizing applications that offer multiple language translations to accommodate diverse user needs and exclusively including those with positive user feedback, specifically ratings between 3 to 5 stars. After the selection process, the availability of each chosen application was confirmed for seamless access on both platforms. The findings stress the importance of integrating digital health tools into everyday lifestyle changes to improve patient engagement, adherence to health recommendations, and overall cardiovascular health outcomes. This paper ultimately highlights the potential of digital health solutions in facilitating the management of cardiovascular risk factors and fostering healthier lifestyles.
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