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A special iPhone case and app can be used to quickly and cheaply detect heart rhythm problems and prevent strokes, according to University of Sydney research presented at the Australia and New Zealand Cardiac Society conference today on the Gold Coast.
The research found the AliveCor Heart Monitor for iPhone (iECG) was a highly-effective, accurate and cost-effective way to screen patients to identify previously undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) and hence help prevent strokes.
What's more, the test is able to be used in local pharmacies and general practitioner surgeries with a single-lead ECG taken on an iPhone with a special case.
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Science Chic wrote: Your phone can be for more than just text messages and playing Candy Crush on Facebook! tongue:
From the news division of the journal Science, Science Alert:
App detects heart problems
The University of Sydney
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
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Image: The University of SydneyA special iPhone case and app can be used to quickly and cheaply detect heart rhythm problems and prevent strokes, according to University of Sydney research presented at the Australia and New Zealand Cardiac Society conference today on the Gold Coast.
The research found the AliveCor Heart Monitor for iPhone (iECG) was a highly-effective, accurate and cost-effective way to screen patients to identify previously undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) and hence help prevent strokes.
What's more, the test is able to be used in local pharmacies and general practitioner surgeries with a single-lead ECG taken on an iPhone with a special case.
Original press release from the University of Sydney: http://sydney.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=12106
AliveCor on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliveCor if you'd like to learn more.
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