CLEVELAND — A new Cleveland Clinic survey shows that three in five Americans believe artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to improvements in heart care. The survey found that 72% believe the advice they get from a computer chatbot is accurate, but nine in 10 still seek the advice of a medical professional.
The study also found that wearable technology, such as smartwatches, is gaining popularity and helping people stay motivated towards their exercise goals.
50% of those surveyed said they use at least one type of technology to monitor their health, with daily pedometers being the most commonly used device. 53% of people who use this technology say they now exercise more regularly.
Another benefit of wearables is that they can alert users that something is wrong.
“There are great examples of patients diagnosing themselves with AFib (atrial fibrillation) and SVT (supraventricular tachycardia), and it's really helpful to be able to capture those ECG traces and show them to us. It's very, very helpful,” Cleveland said. Dr. Leslie Cho, the clinic's cardiologist. She emphasizes the importance of discussing these findings with your doctor.
“You have to leave the decision up to the doctor, but I think this was a really big change for a lot of people, especially patients with atrial fibrillation,” Dr. Cho said.
