Apple Watch ECG
The tech company has made headlines over the past few days for its consumer health efforts related to its smartwatches.
Although beyond the reach of everyday users, an independent study lends support to the Apple Watch's ECG as an option for cardiologists when standard ECGs are unavailable.
The study will use the smartphones, Apple Watches and a custom health engagement program to influence stroke risk and atrial fibrillation detection.
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At a recent Apple Store event, doctors shared aspirations for, and current limitations of, the sensor-laden smartwatch.
A chat with Apple VP of Health Dr. Sumbul Desai.
The collaboration will investigate heart health outcomes and medication adherence among seniors, and is scheduled to begin in 2019.
In addition, Apple shared some snippets of the validation data it shared with the FDA.