New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Cuffless devices, like smartwatches, rings and fingertip monitors, have been on the rise when it comes to evaluating blood pressure. Without any need for a traditional cuff, these devices use technologies to measure blood pressure. Despite all these advancements, doubts still loom large over the meticulousness of such devices. A latest scientific statement published in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension has provided some significant insights into the effectiveness of the cuffless devices.

As per the statement, cuffless BP devices, "which are increasingly available for purchase on the international market, have the potential to remove barriers to BP measurement in both research and clinical care. H...