Fifty-Five Percent of Hypertension Patients Said They Have Issues Sending Results from Bluetooth®-Connected Blood Pressure Monitors
A majority of patients, however, have issues sending their readings to a healthcare professional when using remote monitoring systems that require Bluetooth®-connected devices, apps, and hubs.
- A majority of patients, however, have issues sending their readings to a healthcare professional when using remote monitoring systems that require Bluetooth®-connected devices, apps, and hubs.
- Only about 25% of people with hypertension have their condition under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 and the Mayo Clinic lists home monitoring as a key factor in helping patients control their blood pressure.
- In the 2024 National Hypertension Survey, 55% of respondents said they have some type of issue sending their reading when using a Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure monitor.
- And 30% said they always have an issue, which is a significant increase from the 8% in the 2023 National Hypertension Survey.