AliveCor Takes Heart in Initial Findings of iPhone ECG Study

An initial study of the iPhone ECG – which we’ve covered since its popular YouTube video was released last year – was presented at this past week’s American College of Cardiology 61st Annual Scientific Sessions in Chicago. The highly anticipated device is pending FDA approval, though questions have abounded about how exactly it will be applied. For example, will it predominantly be used by patients, emergency responders, and/or clinicians, and what diagnostically useful information can be obtained from it? Entitled “iPhone Rhythm Strip: Clinical Implications of Wireless and Ubiquitous Heart Rate Monitoring,” the new 8-week study enrolled 54 participants and has begun to answer these and many other questions. According to the company: Read More

Tags: ECG, EKG, iphone

Category: Cardiology, iPhone, Mobile Devices