Author: Gary Ng / Source: iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple and Stanford Medicine today have announced the results of the latter’s Apple Heart Study, which is “the largest study ever of its kind, which enrolled over 400,000 participants from all 50 states in a span of only eight months.”
The study’s purpose was to look at the irregular rhythm notification feature of the Apple Watch, which checks continuously in the background for irregular heart rhythms, which could hint at atrial fibrillation (AFib):
As part of the study, if an irregular heart rhythm was identified, participants received a notification on their Apple Watch and iPhone, a telehealth consultation with a doctor and an electrocardiogram (ECG) patch for additional monitoring.
“We are proud to work with Stanford Medicine as they conduct this important research and look forward to learning more about the impact of Apple Watch alongside the medical community,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s COO, in a statement. “We hope consumers will continue…
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