AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Heart Podcast
Using smartwatches to measure VO2 max - is it helpful in ACHD patients?
Mar 26, 2024
Dr. Tomio Tran and Prof. James Rudd discuss using smartwatches to measure VO2 max in ACHD patients, comparing it to CPET testing. They explore challenges in interpreting data, correlation between methods, and potential benefits for monitoring and prognosis. Highlighting the integration of smartwatches in routine care and the need for further research.
16:17
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Smartwatches can overestimate peak heart rate and VO2 max compared to CPET in ACHD patients.
- Monitoring VO2 max in ACHD patients with smartwatches can help track health status and guide treatment decisions effectively.
Deep dives
Comparison of Smartwatch VO2 Measurement with CPET Testing
The podcast episode discusses a study conducted by Dr. Tomio Tran, comparing the use of a smartwatch to measure VO2 max in patients with adult congenital heart disease with CPET testing. The study aimed to assess the accuracy of smartwatch measurements in detecting changes in VO2 max over time compared to CPET. It highlighted the increasing use of smartwatches in healthcare and the potential for non-invasive monitoring as an alternative to CPET testing.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode