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I did my research and i found out list of apps which can be used to fight heart disease..

Cardiio

This clever app can measure both a patient's heart rate and overall level of cardiovascular health and fitness, AARP explained, which is ideal for patients experiencing heart disease. Designed by technology specialists at leading higher education institutions Harvard and MIT, Cardiio is unique in that it employs the smart phone camera to take its measurements. Effective and affordable, the source noted that app costs $2.99.

2. Blood Pressure Companion

A steal at just 99 cents, the Blood Pressure Companion is available on the iPhone. According to Healthline, the app makes recordings of a patient's heart rate and blood pressure, before storing the information in a special data base. The patient can then utilize the app to make note of any drastic changes or readings that may be a cause for concern. Better still, for forgetful patients, the app can send reminders when a reading is overdue.

3. The Healthy Heart Meal Planner

Designed by the Heart Foundation, the Healthy Heart Meal Planner app allows users to create healthy and balanced weekly meal plans, while offering general advice on the kinds of foods that are ideal for a balanced diet, the Heart Foundation website reported. The app uses a 'healthy heart' symbol that fills up as users add more meal ideas and recipes. The heart symbol also indicates whether the choices are indeed healthy and balanced.

4. ASCD Risk Estimator

This app, designed by researchers at both the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, can be used to assess individual risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, Healthline detailed. The app uses a number of metrics - such as the user's weight, blood pressure, age and lifestyle habits - to ascertain his or her overall risk level for the condition. The app provides results in two risk categories: Lifetime risk and risk within the next decade. If a user is presented with concerning results, he or she will be able to consult with a physician or cardiovascular specialist for further guidance. This app is ideal for all individuals, regardless of age and health, and best of all it's completely free.

5. AliveCor ECG Heart Monitor

Easily the most expensive app on the list at $200, the AliveCor ECG Heart Monitor is an amazingly beneficial tool for patients with a history of cardiovascular problems. AARP explained that the app can be used to monitor electrical patterns in the heart and alert users to any potential problems and abnormalities. It is so helpful because a patient can alert a physician to any problems early, which in turn could potentially stop the occurrence of a catastrophic event, such as a heart attack or stroke.