The Apple Watch was able to detect irregular heart pulse rates that could signal the need for further monitoring for a serious heart rhythm problem, according to data from a study funded by Apple, demonstrating a potential role for wearable technology in...
A third of those whose watches detected an irregular pulse were confirmed to have AF using the electrocardiography patches, the study said.
It found that 57 per cent of participants who received an alert on their watches sought medical attention. Researchers urged caution by doctors in using data from consumer devices when treating patients. But they also see great future potential for this type of technology. Dr Deepak Bhatt, a cardiologist from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston who was not involved in the trial, said:"The study is an important first step in figuring out how can we use these technologies in a way that's evidence based."Its new Series 4 Watch, which became available only after the study began and so was not used, has the ability to take an electrocardiogram to detect heart problems and required clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration.
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