DATA presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meeting indicate that the Apple Watch was able to spot atrial fibrillation (AF) in certain wearers.
Almost 420,000 people were involved in the research with 2,161 or 0.5% being alerted to irregular heartbeat patterns.
The Apple Heart Study consisted of volunteers with an Apple Watch and a compatible iPhone who self-enrolled and pursued irregularities with a study doctor.
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