Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Tom Nguyen, Professor and Chair of Cardiovascular Sciences at FIU and Chief Medical Executive at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care
Nov 2, 2025
Dr. Tom Nguyen, a leader in cardiovascular sciences at FIU and Chief Medical Executive at Baptist Health, dives into the revolutionary impact of technology in heart care. He highlights how wearable devices can transform patient monitoring and predict complications. Voice technology may soon serve as a vital sign, while AI is set to enhance decision-making but raises ethical concerns. Nguyen also discusses tech's potential to reduce healthcare disparities and the role of robotics in surgical training, shaping a more efficient future in medicine.
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Continuous Data Beats Snapshots
- Wearables turn medical snapshots into continuous 24/7 data streams that reveal trends missed by infrequent checks.
- Continuous biometrics can detect post-operative deterioration days before symptoms appear, enabling earlier intervention.
Wearables Predict Post-Op Complications
- Dr. Tom Nguyen described a collaboration with MGH using wearables to predict post-thoracic surgery complications.
- They observed biometric changes that signaled pneumonia days before patients reported symptoms.
Use Wearables As Practical Screening Tools
- Use wearable heart monitors as clinically useful, though not a replacement for hospital-grade equipment.
- Rely on them to track heart rate, rate changes, and detect major rhythm abnormalities but confirm clinically when needed.