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UHN launches study to explore how Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure
Renowned Canadian cardiologist Dr. Heather Ross, of the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, UHN, will lead a study to learn how remote monitoring through Apple Watch can drive better clinical outcomes for heart failure patients.
Toronto (February 18, 2021) - As part of the University Health Network, renowned cardiologist Dr. Heather Ross has launched a new clinical study, in collaboration with Apple to test if remote monitoring with Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure. In this study, data collected using an Apple Watch will be compared to data routinely collected from the rigorous physical tests that patients normally undergo, to see if Apple Watch health sensors and features, including the Blood Oxygen app and mobility metrics, can provide early warning for worsening heart failure.
UHN launches study to explore how Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure
Renowned Canadian cardiologist Dr. Heather Ross, of the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, UHN, will lead a study to learn how remote monitoring through Apple Watch can drive better clinical outcomes for heart failure patients.
Newswise Toronto (February 18, 2021) – As part of the University Health Network, renowned cardiologist Dr. Heather Ross has launched a new clinical study, in collaboration with Apple to test if remote monitoring with Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure.
Researchers at Toronto s Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research are looking into whether the Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure.
In the study, researchers will use the data collected from participants wearing the Apple Watch to see if the onboard blood oxygen detectors and mobility metrics can provide early warning for worsening heart failure.
According to the University Health Network (UHN), suitable patients from the heart function program at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre will take part in a three-month active monitoring study with a two-year follow-up. Each patient will use an iPhone and an Apple Watch Series 6 to participate in the program. The study will investigate patients ability to perform traditionally clinic-based assessments in the comfort of their own homes.
Researchers at Toronto s Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research are looking into whether the Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure.
In the study, researchers will use the data collected from participants wearing the Apple Watch to see if the onboard blood oxygen detectors and mobility metrics can provide early warning for worsening heart failure.
According to the University Health Network (UHN), suitable patients from the heart function program at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre will take part in a three-month active monitoring study with a two-year follow-up. Each patient will use an iPhone and an Apple Watch Series 6 to participate in the program. The study will investigate patients ability to perform traditionally clinic-based assessments in the comfort of their own homes.
As part of the University Health Network, renowned cardiologist Dr. Heather Ross has launched a new clinical study, in collaboration with Apple to test if remote monitoring with Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure.