Advancing cardiovascular health through science and care

This white paper outlines how continuous physiological insights from Oura Ring support long-term cardiovascular health evaluation. By analyzing nocturnal autonomic signals across diverse populations, the paper demonstrates how non-invasive data captured by Oura Ring enhances clinical visibility into heart health trends between provider visits.
Grounded in accuracy, the paper details how resting heart rate and heart rate variability metrics provide earlier markers of physiological change. Healthcare organizations can leverage these scalable insights to support personalized wellness coaching, manage safety-critical workforce fatigue, and drive data-backed preventative interventions for sustainable population wellbeing outcomes.
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Foreword by Dr. Jagmeet Singh, Oura Medical Advisory Board
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Executive summary
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Key terms
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Introduction
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Cardiovascular health features
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Spotlight on Cardiovascular Age
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Featured research
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Blood pressure profile study
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Women's cardiovascular health
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Using Oura in clinical care
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Closing letter from Dr. Ricky Bloomfield, Oura Chief Medical Officer
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Meet our scientists and clinicians
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Dedication to data privacy and security
“Continuous autonomic insights — including nocturnal heart rate variability and resting heart rate — deliver research-grade accuracy to help care teams address cardiovascular risks proactively.”
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