5 Top Hypertension Apps for Primary Care

June 1, 2017

Ted W. James, MD

Have a quick look at 5 apps that track BP, estimate risk, chart DASH, just say "Ohm," and more.

Only half of patients with hypertension have this dangerous condition under control.

Blood Pressure Companion. More at iTunes

Instant Heart Rate. More at iTunes AND More at Google

ASCVD Risk Estimator. More at iTunes AND More at Google

DASH Diet Food Tracker. More at iTunes

Sattva. More at iTunes AND More at Google

Effective long-term management of hypertension will always require a combination of strategies. The 5 top apps we review here come at the dangerous disease from multiple angles and offer tools to help primary care clinicians and their patients share essential information: Blood Pressure Companion; Instant Heart Rate; ASCVD Risk Estimator; DASH Diet Food Tracker; and Sattva guided meditation training are apps you'll want to try.Links are provided to the iTunes and Google stores for additional information.Â