CLEVELAND — Cleveland Clinic’s new survey shows three in five Americans believe artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to better heart healthcare. The survey found 72% believe the advice they get from a computer chatbot is accurate, but nine in ten will still seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
The survey also found that wearable technology, such as smart watches, are gaining in popularity and helping people stay motivated in their exercise goals.
50% of those surveyed said they use at least one type of technology to monitor their health, with daily step counters being the most common device used. 53% of those who use the technology say they started exercising more regularly.
Another benefit to wearables is that they may alert the user that something is wrong.
"There are great examples of patients diagnosing themselves with AFib (atrial fibrillation) or SVT (supraventricular tachycardia), and that's really helpful, like to catch those kind of EKG tracing and show it to us. That's super, super helpful," said Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Leslie Cho, MD. She stresses that it's important to discuss these findings with your doctor.
"You have to sort of let doctors sort of make a decision. But I think for for many people, especially our patients with AFib, that's been really a game changer," Dr. Cho said.