Medical Xpress December 11, 2025
Cuffless devices to measure blood pressure, such as smartwatches, rings, patches and fingertip monitors, show great promise as alternatives to traditional arm-cuff monitors, however, they are not yet proven accurate enough to diagnose high blood pressure or guide treatment decisions, according to a new scientific statement published in Hypertension.
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, Cuffless Devices for the Measurement of Blood Pressure, details more information that supports the recommendations in the 2025 AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guideline, which recommended against using cuffless blood pressure devices for diagnosis or treatment until they demonstrate greater precision and reliability.
This scientific statement provides an overview of available cuffless technologies and their potential future applications, while highlighting the notable limitations...
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