KEY IDEA: A panel of leading cardiologists weighed in in the Apple Watch and it wasn’t pretty. While they like the idea that it can alert patients to a potential problem they will never accept the apps, or any apps, a diagnostic tool.
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- Cardiologist says Apple Watch’s new ECG functionality could be “unbelievably helpful” for AFib patients, but expresses “shock” at FDA clearance since “I haven’t seen any data on it.” Could revolutionize care — or clog ERs with false alarms.
- According to the Food and Drug Administration, which cleared Apple’s monitor and electrocardiogram applications, the continuous monitoring and notification app isn’t for people under age 22 or those diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.