What is the best strategy for doctors and patients dealing with atrial fibrillation during the COVID-19 pandemic? Clearly, at this time everyone needs to minimize visits to the doctor’s office,
Apple and Johnson and Johnson are collaborating on an interesting research study which aims to analyze the impact of an app-based heart health program with Apple Watch on the early
Although Apple, based on its internal research, claims that the Apple Watch (AW) ECG has a 98% sensitivity and a 99% specificity for detection of atrial fibrillation, doubts have been
The skeptical cardiologist has been testing out a unique and ingenious device which allows the simultaneous measurement of two key cardiovascular parameters: blood pressure and heart rhythm. Omron partnered with
The skeptical cardiologist revealed recently that the Apple Watch (AW) ECG app is incapable of identifying atrial fibrillation (AF) if the heart rate is greater than 120 beats per minute.
The skeptical cardiologist revealed recently that the Apple Watch (AW) ECG app is incapable of identifying atrial fibrillation (AF) if the heart rate is greater than 120 beats per minute.
The Apple Heart Study received great fanfare at least year’s AHA meetings and was subsequently published in the NEJM. Many Apple Watch (AW) wearers having heard of this study may have
Previously, the skeptical cardiologist answered the question “Why Did I Go Into Atrial fibrillation?” An equally important question is “how can I reduce the chances that I have more spells
Anthony C. Pearson M.D., F.A.C.C. is a cardiologist, musician, writer and a regular columnist at MedPage Today