From the PubMed abstract: "Mobile technology has the potential to deliver behavior change interventions (mHealth) to reduce coronary heart disease (CHD) at modest cost. Previous studies have focused on single behaviors; however, cardiac rehabilitation (CR), a component of CHD self-management, needs to address multiple risk factors."

mFHAST Implications: Opportunity for SMS interventions to increase adherence behavior changes needed to reduce coronary heart disease

From the JAMA Abstract: "Among patients with coronary heart disease, the use of a lifestyle-focused text messaging service compared with usual care resulted in a modest improvement in LDL-C level and greater improvement in other cardiovascular disease risk factors. The duration of these effects and hence whether they result in improved clinical outcomes remain to be determined."

mFHAST Implications: Ability of targeted text messages to improve lifestyle decisions toward cardiovascular health

From the article abstract: "Stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in low and middle income countries. Medical management is the mainstay of therapy to prevent recurrence of stroke. Current estimates are that only 1 in 6 patients have perfect adherence to medication schedules. Using SMS (Short Messaging Service) as reminders to take medicines have been used previously for diseases such as diabetes and HIV with moderate success. We aim to explore the effectiveness and acceptability of SMS in increasing adherence to medications in patients with stroke."

mFHAST Implications: Feasibility and effectiveness of SMS in improving post stroke medication adherence in an LMIC setting