A sensor that can be used on an FDA could detect dangerous levels of potassium in the wearer’s blood. The AliveCor KardiaBand has yet to be approved by KardiaBand but could be used instead of blood tests. High potassium levels – hyperkalemia – can be caused by many conditions and can lead to heart and kidney failure without symptoms appearing first . The sensor fits into a slot on the watchband and performs electrocardiograms that reveal any abnormal heart rhythms and atrial fibrillation by communicating with an app. The Apple Watch itself has already won FDA approval.
A sensor that can be used on an Apple Watch could detect dangerous levels of potassium in the wearer’s blood. The AliveCor KardiaBand has yet to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration but could be used instead of blood tests. High potassium levels – hyperkalemia – can be caused by many conditions and can lead to heart and kidney failure without symptoms appearing first. The sensor fits into a slot on the watchband and performs electrocardiograms that reveal any abnormal heart rhythms and atrial fibrillation by communicating with an app. The KardiaBand itself has already won FDA approval.