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 . They used some of the data to train the network. 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 rate and atrial fibrillation by communicating with an operator . The KardiaBand itself has already received 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 rate and atrial fibrillation by communicating with an operator . The KardiaBand itself has already received FDA approval .