Authors: N Maurizi, I Skaldis, C Fumagalli, E Ochooa, M Tamba, I Olivotto
A pilot study tested the use of a low-cost smartphone ECG device, D-Heart, combined with blood pressure monitoring for cardiovascular (CV) screening in rural Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda. Community health workers screened 950 patients, identifying CV issues such as hypertension and abnormal ECGs. Results showed 18% of patients needed hospital referrals, with common diagnoses including hypertensive and rheumatic heart diseases. The screening, costing €1.10 per patient, proved to be feasible and affordable, suggesting potential for expanding low-cost CV screening in low-income areas.
Link: Hypertensive myocardial disease screening in low-income settings using smartphone-based technologies: a prospective multicenter trial
Resource Topic: Screening, mHealth and Technology
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2024
Region:
Country: Kenya, Senegal, Uganda
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes