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I Now Have a Cardiologist

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Re: I Now Have a Cardiologist

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Post by gshulegaard »

chirau wrote: post #13

If the Apple Watch can be credited for new detections, can we also blame it for non-detections? Just asking... Because if the value prop is that they can detect, then they should have some accountability for non-detected positives, no?

"Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without." [1]

Are people be better off without the watch altogether if it does not have perfect detection?

Don't let perfection be the enemy of good. I don't think we should hold Apple/the watch accountable for type II errors for similar reasons as to why we have Good Samaritan laws.

[1] https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/confucius_107048

Re: I Now Have a Cardiologist

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Post by azhenley »

laurencei wrote: post #4

If you put a popular device, with a medical detection tool into the wider population, it would be logical that the device would pick up on patients who would other not notice the symptoms (at least initially, if any). So then the question becomes what other daily device(s) could be made to do automatic health checks of certain specific indicators, which would give an early indication to the possible condition, thus i…

This is indeed an awesome area that I’ve barely ever considered. If I had to go do another PhD, it might be in this. I’ve seen research about using cell phones to detect drug use (and try to prevent the urge).

What other everyday objects could be utilized? What about my phone’s front facing camera to scan my face looking for muscle twitches or eye issues?

Re: I Now Have a Cardiologist

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Post by w-ll »

gonzo41 wrote: post #5
laurencei wrote: post #4

If you put a popular device, with a medical detection tool into the wider population, it would be logical that the device would pick up on patients who would other not notice the symptoms (at least initially, if any). So then the question becomes what other daily device(s) could be made to do automatic health checks of certain specific indicators, which would give an early indication to the possible condition, thus i…

I've read about automated phone calls to the elderly to build up data on response times. It was a dementia early detection tool. Seemed to be a pretty smart approach just to ring the home phone or mobile and ask for them to say a word. Takes no time.an requires recall and cognition. Also confirms the old person isn't dead.

I think this is an interesting idea, but it also reminds me of this youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=760uy8Oa_XM

The lady complains but I think she enjoins it. It's fun to complain and be heard, even if it seams minuscule annoyances to any observer.

Re: I Now Have a Cardiologist

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Post by robbomacrae »

dwhit wrote: post #7
laurencei wrote: post #4

If you put a popular device, with a medical detection tool into the wider population, it would be logical that the device would pick up on patients who would other not notice the symptoms (at least initially, if any). So then the question becomes what other daily device(s) could be made to do automatic health checks of certain specific indicators, which would give an early indication to the possible condition, thus i…

A toilet that monitored urine and stool samples would be a major lifesaver.

Toilabs. Just started out doing just that.

Re: I Now Have a Cardiologist

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laurencei wrote: post #4

If you put a popular device, with a medical detection tool into the wider population, it would be logical that the device would pick up on patients who would other not notice the symptoms (at least initially, if any). So then the question becomes what other daily device(s) could be made to do automatic health checks of certain specific indicators, which would give an early indication to the possible condition, thus i…

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Re: I Now Have a Cardiologist

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Post by treis »

maxgee wrote: post #8

> resting heart rate being in the 113-120 bpm That seems insanely high

Yeah, he didn't exactly need an Apple watch to tell him something is going on. That's a bit under double what his heart rate should be. Equivalent to what someone in reasonable shape would have when they're jogging. It's amazing he never got it checked out before.

Re: I Now Have a Cardiologist

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Post by haukilup »

faitswulff wrote: post #2

This is the 2nd or 3rd story I've heard like this about the Apple Watch's new ECG feature. I wasn't interested in smartwatches before, but now I am considering getting an Apple Watch, even if it's just for my parents.

Edit: Still not in Canada, though it seems to be in more countries. Very frustrating!

Original: I don't think they enable the ECG feature for anyone outside the US. It's locked based on the point of sale last I checked. Very frustrating to buy something so expensive to find out it's been region-locked!

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