Wearables and Remote Monitoring

in Future Directions in Vascular Surgery

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Addition

Confidence

90%

Created

Mar 19, 2026

Evidence

2 sources

Rationale

The existing section was a brief list of potential applications. The integration of two meta-analyses (Chan 2021 and Western 2021) provides high-level evidence for the clinical utility of wearables in PAD management and the broader context of digital health equity. I expanded the section to include these findings while preserving the original bullet points and ensuring all medical abbreviations were expanded on first use.

Evidence

Chan C, et al. Wearable Activity Monitors in Home Based Exercise Therapy for Patients with Intermittent Claudication: A Systematic Review. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2021. PMID: 33451865.
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Western MJ, et al. The effectiveness of digital interventions for increasing physical activity in individuals of low socioeconomic status: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2021. PMID: 34753490.
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Content Changes

Wearable activity monitors (WAM) have emerged as a critical tool in home-based exercise therapy (HBET) for patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and intermittent claudication (IC), providing objective data to support supervised or self-directed walking programs [@chan2021]. Digital interventions, including wearables and smartphone applications, are effective in promoting physical activity, although considerations regarding socioeconomic status are necessary to ensure equitable access and efficacy [@western2021].

* Smart compression garments with pressure sensors.
* Telemedicine for wound/ulcer care follow-up.
* Continuous BPblood pressure (BP) and perfusion monitoring in vascular patients.
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