Unit 7 Fitness Trackers: Module 4 Flashcards
(14 cards)
What do EKGs provide visual indications of?
Electrical events in the heart
EKGs help in understanding heart signal timing and strength.
What heart conditions can EKGs indicate?
Atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, potential heart attacks
EKGs are crucial for diagnosing these heart diseases.
What can EKG data predict?
Heart disease and stroke risks
This predictive capability is vital for proactive health management.
How do fitness trackers estimate blood pressure?
Using light sensors
While not diagnostic, these measurements help monitor blood pressure changes.
What role do hydration levels play in health?
Impact weight management, metabolic rate, and sleep
Hydration detection is crucial for overall health monitoring.
What future capability may fitness trackers have regarding hydration?
Detect hydration levels and metabolites from drugs and alcohol
This aids in comprehensive health monitoring.
Why is continuous blood sugar monitoring important?
Benefits diabetics and identifies pre-diabetic conditions
It addresses the issue of undiagnosed diabetes.
What percentage of diabetics are affected by undiagnosed diabetes?
Nearly 20%
This highlights the importance of continuous monitoring.
How will IoT enhance fitness trackers?
Allow data to be uploaded and downloaded to physicians
This connectivity supports personalized medicine.
What shift will personalized medicine undergo?
From diagnostic to predictive analysis
Using data to foresee potential health issues is key.
What will intelligent algorithms do in personalized medicine?
Screen data for abnormalities and alert physicians
This proactive approach helps in early intervention.
How will AI support physicians?
By providing more data and comparing it to similar individuals
AI enhances diagnostic and treatment recommendations.
Will AI replace patient-physician interactions?
False
AI will support more informed decision-making without replacing human interaction.
What will future fitness trackers enhance regarding physician-patient interactions?
Through the use of AI and IoT
This integration will improve communication and health management.
