Affiliation:
1. L.A. Orbeli Institute of Physiology, National Academy of Sciences, Yerevan, Armenia
2. Yerevan State University, Yerevan, Armenia
Abstract
Introduction: The variability of the clinical course of COVID-19 and the variety of the “geography” of its complications actualize the issue of monitoring and assessing the dynamics of the patients’ condition for the most effective therapy and rehabilitation. Smart devices that track a number of physiological parameters allow you to monitor the health status and the course of the disease.
Case description: We present a case of a past viral infection (COVID-19) in the aspect of assessing the dynamics of the patient’s condition and the effectiveness of treatment by resting heart rate and the total index of motor activity using smart watch. The patient was a 64-year-old man with a history of hypertension, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes mellitus and myocardial infarction. On certain days of viral infection, glucose levels, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure and body temperature were measured. The patient was prescribed Ingavirin, Vitamins C and D, Doliprane, Azithromycin, Moxicin, Xarelto and Dexamethasone.
Results and discussion: It was revealed that the dynamics of the clinical course showed the strongest correlation with resting heart rate and total index of motor activity. Resting heart rate demonstrated a very high sensitivity, also changing in response to stress factors. Thus modern smart devices are able to provide information about the COVID-19 clinical course and the effectiveness of therapy.
Publisher
Yerevan State Medical University
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