AliveCor's at-home EKG device won FDA clearance to calculate a heart's QT interval, a measurement of how long it takes the ventricles to contract and relax. This is vital given that some drugs can lead to QT prolongation, which can increase the risk of certain arrhythmias.
The company's new BPM Core model has the ability to measure blood pressure, record an EKG and listen to heart patterns with a digital stethoscope attachment.
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While the Study Watch was designed as investigational tool, it's likely the company will integrate features developed on the device onto its more consumer-oriented offerings.
Apple Watch's entry into the device world garnered a ton of attention and praise, but a good portion of observers have reservations about whether it will truly move the needle in healthcare.
AliveCor's Kardiaband is designed to help consumers manage the task of detecting Afib, a form of heart arrhythmia and will help Apple bolster its relevance to healthcare.