WEARABLE DEVICES FOR ANALYZING HEART RATE VARIABILITY, HEART RATE, AND BLOOD PRESSURE
IN PATIENTS WITH HEART DISEASE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW PROTOCOL.
Wearables, Heart Rate Variability, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent a leading cause of mortality worldwide, influenced by risk factors such as diet, sedentary lifestyle, and stress. Monitoring physiological signals, such as heart rate variability (HRV), heart rate (HR), and blood pressure (BP), is crucial for assessing cardiovascular health. Wearable devices have emerged as promising tools for this monitoring, but their accuracy compared to standard methods is still under investigation. Objective: The primary objective of this study is to analyze the efficacy and accuracy of wearable devices in monitoring HRV, HR, and BP in patients with CVD. Secondary objectives include assessing the validity of these devices for assessing patients' quality of life, sleep quality, and physical activity. Methods: The study will consist of a systematic review registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO). A search will be conducted in the Pubmed/Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, PsyINFO, and IEEE Xplore databases. Observational articles that assessed HRV, HR, and BP using wearable devices in patients with CVD will be included. Data will be extracted, synthesized, and methodologically evaluated by independent evaluators. Expected results: This study aims to contribute to clinical practice by providing a critical analysis of the effectiveness of wearable devices in monitoring clinical signs of cardiovascular health.