by medicaltechont | Jun 20, 2021 | Apple, Apple Watch, Healthcare
Atrial fibrillation (also known as AFib or AF) is an arrhythmia (quivering or irregular heartbeat) that can cause blood clots, strokes, and heart failure. When a person has AFib, the usual beating in the top chambers of the heart (the two atria) is irregular, and blood flow from the atria to the lower chambers of the heart isn’t as efficient as it should be (the two ventricles). AFib can manifest itself as a series of transient episodes or as a long-term disease.
So how does this relate Apple? You can take an electrocardiogram (ECG) with the ECG app and an Apple Watch. The ECG app for Apple Watch Series 4, Series 5, or Series 6* can record your heartbeat and rhythm using the electrical heart sensor, and then check the recording for atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of abnormal rhythm. To learn more about Apple Watch and taking an ECG, click on the link below.
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT208955
by medicaltechont | Jun 19, 2021 | Apple, Apple Watch, Healthcare, Technology
The WWDC presentation was jam-packed with new capabilities for its hardware devices. Its initial Health app, released in 2014, contained personal health and wellness updates; pushing Apple into the healthcare arena. It’s difficult to judge the impact of Apple’s work in these areas at the moment, and health-related product announcements aren’t always as big as user interface changes. Apple’s main focus is to collect health data from your iPhone, Apple Watch, and other apps so you can keep track of your progress in one location. Apple’s devices are able to track your steps and walking; while running distances are automatically monitored by Health. You can look at long-term patterns or go into the nitty gritty of a variety of health parameters.
I have an Apple Watch and find it to be one of the most useful and adaptable gadgets available. With so many other companies on the market, Apple has delivered a solid and reliable device focused on the user experience while continuing to advance in healthcare by leaps and bounds. Apple’s devices can monitor your steps, walking, running distance, heart rate and nutrition; along with providing additional information on sleep analysis, heart rate variability and weight. During the pandemic, there have been several changes, including a shift in how we collect information about our health. With this shift Apple stated that privacy and security are an important aspect of the value of its products.
Apple will continue to be present as we move forward, providing a more consistent application of care. Want to watch the entire WWDC presentation? Click here.
by medicaltechont | Oct 13, 2018 | Apple, Apple Watch, FitBit, Healthcare, Smart Watch, Technology
The watch has evolved from the simple iconic Dick Tracy two-way radio. With the release of the latest Apple Watch Series 4 we now have a watch, or smart-device, with a built-in electrocardiogram. Along with it’s FitBit type features the technology can only evolve.
“We estimate that there are almost 700,000 undiagnosed cases of AFib in the United States, and most of them would benefit from treatment such as anticoagulation to prevent stroke,” says Dr. Mintu Turakhia, executive director of Stanford University’s Center for Digital Health.
The possibilities for better healthcare monitor can only grow and it will be interesting to see where the technology takes us.
Read more about the growth of the Smart Watch (Apple Watch Series 4).
https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-watch-series-4-ekg-heart-rate-monitor-next-level/
Atrial fibrillation (also known as AFib or AF) is an arrhythmia (quivering or irregular heartbeat) that can cause blood clots, strokes, and heart failure. When a person has AFib, the usual beating in the top chambers of the heart (the two atria) is irregular, and blood flow from the atria to the lower chambers of the heart isn’t as efficient as it should be (the two ventricles). AFib can manifest itself as a series of transient episodes or as a long-term disease.
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