New Apple Watch can help in early detection of heart failure
Researchers will compare data gathered by the Apple Watch and those regularly collected from various physical examinations that patients typically go through.
February 19, 2021 08:53 GMT
The University Health Network (UHN) in Canada announced the launch of the latest Apple Watch health study that will look into how the device can help in the early detection of heart failure. In a report filed by Newswise, the UHN research seeks to study how the Apple wearable can drive better clinical outcomes for heart failure patients.
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UHN launches study to explore how Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure
Renowned Canadian cardiologist Dr. Heather Ross, of the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, UHN, will lead a study to learn how remote monitoring through Apple Watch can drive better clinical outcomes for heart failure patients.
Toronto (February 18, 2021) - As part of the University Health Network, renowned cardiologist Dr. Heather Ross has launched a new clinical study, in collaboration with Apple to test if remote monitoring with Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure. In this study, data collected using an Apple Watch will be compared to data routinely collected from the rigorous physical tests that patients normally undergo, to see if Apple Watch health sensors and features, including the Blood Oxygen app and mobility metrics, can provide early warning for worsening heart failure.
UHN launches study to explore how Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure
Renowned Canadian cardiologist Dr. Heather Ross, of the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, UHN, will lead a study to learn how remote monitoring through Apple Watch can drive better clinical outcomes for heart failure patients.
Newswise Toronto (February 18, 2021) – As part of the University Health Network, renowned cardiologist Dr. Heather Ross has launched a new clinical study, in collaboration with Apple to test if remote monitoring with Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure.