Integrating Wearables Into a Hybrid Care Model: Continuous Remote Monitoring of a Diabetic Patient With Frequent Premature Ventricular Contractions Using an ŌURA Ring

Abstract

This case report discusses the management of a male in his early 40s with type 2 diabetes and a history of smoking, evaluated for cardiac risk prior to beginning a half-marathon training program. The patient wore an ŌURA ring before, during, and after a treadmill stress test; however, data review was conducted retrospectively. Although asymptomatic, the patient exhibited frequent premature ventricular contractions and abnormal heart rate recovery during the test, prompting further evaluation. Managed through a hybrid care model that integrated traditional clinical assessment with digital health monitoring, this case highlights the valuable role of wearable technology in identifying and managing cardiac arrhythmias. It also demonstrates how real-time and remote data from the ŌURA ring enhanced clinical decision-making and patient care.

Keywords: arrhythmias; cardiovascular medicine; digital wearable; hybrid model of care; remote monitoring.