Selecting Wearable Devices to Measure Cardiovascular Functions in Community-Dwelling Adults: Application of a Practical Guide for Device Selection

Published: 11 March 2025

Jessica K. Lu, MEnga,b ∙ Weilan Wang, PhDa,b ∙ Jorming Goh, PhDa,c,d ∙ Andrea B. Maier, MD, PhD

Mayo Clinic Digital Health selects Corsano Cardiowatch suitable for use in generally healthy, community-dwelling adults based on key criteria like continuous monitoring, technical accuracy, usability, and cost.  

Continuous monitoring of cardiovascular functions can provide crucial insights into the health status and lifestyle behaviors of an individual. Wearable devices offer a convenient and cost-effective solution for collecting cardiovascular measurements outside clinical settings. However, the abundance of available devices poses challenges for researchers, health care professionals, and device users in selecting the most suitable one. This article illustrates the application of a practical guide for selecting wearable devices for the continuous monitoring of cardiovascular functions in community-dwelling adults who are generally healthy or have minimal, well-managed chronic conditions. An initial systematic review of the literature revealed 216 devices, each of which were assessed on the basis of 5 core criteria from the guide: (1) continuous monitoring capability, (2) device availability and suitability, (3) technical performance (accuracy and precision), (4) feasibility of use, and (5) cost evaluation.