Modern technology has given patients and doctors the ability to communicate and monitor heart health through smartphones. There are many apps on the market that can help you maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle and optimize your cardiac care. Here are a few worth downloading. 

What are the Best Apps for Monitoring Your Heart Health?

1. Heart Healthy 2

This free app allows you to collect data like your pulse, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and cholesterol. Use it to keep track of your daily vitals, or show it to your doctor during your cardiac care appointment. They will be able to use the data to understand how your lifestyle is affecting your heart, identify potential risks, and understand your overall health. 

2. Cardiio

Cardiio uses your smartphone to assess cardiovascular health with your camera. It was designed by technology specialists at Harvard® and MIT® and helps measure your heart health and fitness. It’s ideal for people with heart disease so they can assess their progress. Users are able to monitor their cholesterol, cardio activity levels, and heart beats per minute. This app costs $4.99 on Apple® devices.

3. AliveCor ECG Heart Monitor

This app is more on the expensive side, at about $200, but it has all the bells and whistles. It records your heart’s electrical activity, alerting users to any potential abnormalities or emergency issues based on their beats per minute and quality of heartbeats. If you experience shortness of breath, lightheadedness, or nausea, it could be a sign of a heart attack or stroke. The app will alert your doctor of any problems early on so they’re prepared for your case and able to recommend preventative cardiac care routines like exercise and stress management.

Dr. Leonard DiVagno and his team of board-certified cardiovascular physicians are ready to help you with any heart or vascular conditions. At DiVagno International Cardiology, MD, PA in Bergen County, NJ, they provide patient-centered, compassionate care, offering services to patients at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. Learn about their services by visiting their website or calling (201) 845-3535.