A couple of days ago we reported that thanks to the Apple Watch’s built-in heart rate monitor, it managed to alert its wearer, a 62-year old man, that he was having a possible heart attack. The early detection allowed doctors to operate on him before it was too late. However in the future, it seems that your Apple Watch can do more than just that.
A company by the name of AliveCor has announced a medical-grade band for the Apple Watch called Kardia. The idea behind the band is that it is capable of detecting strokes, so when alerted the wearer will be able to call for help before it is too late. According to the company, they are claiming that this is the first band of its kind, which based on what we’ve seen so far, is probably true.
The band will work together with its accompanying app which will help record ECG readings after users press a sensor on the watch strap. In addition to being able to detect a stroke, the Kardia band will also link with Apple’s Health app, so wearers will also be able to get a general idea of their overall health.
This isn’t the company’s first foray into mobile medical products. Previously the company had created smartphone cases with built-in ECG monitors. Unfortunately the Kardia band’s pricing and availability has yet to be determined, but its accompanying app is available for download.
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