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A highlight of the episode is the introduction of a new ambulatory blood pressure monitor from Singapore-based Healthstats International. This device captures blood pressure over 24 hours, revealing patterns that single, in-office measurements might miss due to “white coat syndrome” or daily fluctuations.
The device, worn comfortably like a watch, gathers data every 15 minutes, helping doctors identify abnormal patterns—such as elevated morning spikes or lack of nighttime dips—allowing for more precise management of hypertension. While currently used mainly by healthcare professionals, future iterations aim to transform into user-friendly consumer devices, akin to smartwatches, making continuous blood pressure monitoring accessible to all.