Kardiaband

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Introduction

medical device for Apple Watch

Indications

Procedure

  • associated application senses when user's heart rate & activity level are out of sync & prompts to obtain an electrocardiogram
  • the user taps 'Record EKG' on the face of the watch then places his/her thumb on the Kardiband sensor
  • an electrocardiogram is recorded for 30 seconds & the results are displayed on the face of the watch

Notes

  • cost $199 with a $99/year subscription (2017)

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References

  1. FDA Clears First Medical Device Accessory for Apple Watch November 30, 2017, Mountain View, CA - AliveCor https://www.alivecor.com/press/press_release/fda-clears-first-medical-device-for-apple-watch/
    Video https://www.alivecor.com/how-it-works/
    New Research Confirms Significance of AliveCor's 30 Second EKG September 6, 2017, Mountain View, CA - AliveCor https://www.alivecor.com/press/press_release/new-research-confirms-significance-of-alivecors-30-second-ekg/