Do cardiologists recommend smart watches?
MedStar Health cardiologists and primary care providers see data from these devices every day. Their perspective is clear: smartwatches are a valuable tool for promoting activity and heart-health awareness. But they should be used in addition to, not a replacement for, a medical evaluation. This includes popular wearables such as the Apple Watch series, the Samsung Galaxy watch, the Fitbit Sense and the Garmin watch series. The FDA says these wearables are generally as accurate as traditional cardiac monitoring and offer people convenient ways to monitor their cardiovascular health.Dr. Raymond says the basic features of these devices — such as tracking activity, heart rate, calories burned and sleep — are helpful for many people. For example, wearables can help increase the intensity of a workout, maximize target heart rates and stay on track with fitness goals.
What is the best smartwatch for daily use?
What is the best smartwatch? The Apple Watch Series 11 is our favorite overall smartwatch. It combines polished software with a wide variety of health tools and smartphone companion features. The Garmin Forerunner 970 is the best fitness watch I’ve tested. The ultra-crisp AMOLED touchscreen adds some user-friendly smartwatch style to Garmin’s market-leading training, performance and recovery insights.