Heart problems are very common, more than we can believe. But if we have tools at our disposal with which to anticipate fatal results, we must try to get the most out of them. Apple is very aware in this regard, hence launch the Researchkit platform so that doctors and researchers could obtain reliable data from clinical studies.
Well, taking a step further, and in cooperation with Stanford University, Apple Launches Apple Heart Study App. This app, which is free but currently only works in the United States, aims to get the most information from volunteers.
As reported by Apple itself, each year in the United States there are 130.000 deaths and 750.000 hospitalizations because of the atrial fibrillation of the heart. Thus, users who download this Apple Heart Study will allow Apple teams to record their heart rate and report instantly as soon as an abnormality is registered. Of course, to carry out the readings, the Apple Watch and its rear sensors will be used through LEDs.
Likewise, the user who registers said anomaly in the heart rate reading, You will receive an alert message on your Apple Watch and you will be told that you can have an appointment in the office of one of the researchers of the project. They will also proceed to perform an electrocardiogram.
Finally, Apple's Heart Study is available to users who are at least 22 years old and is compatible with Apple Watch Series 1 and up. Meanwhile, the University of Stanford will carry out a study in which it will be verified that the use of the Apple Watch in medicine can be an alternative for a new era in healthcareIn addition to helping in investigations and obtaining reliable data.
Very interesting, but where can you download it from or is it only for the North American market? Thank you