The approach that Apple is taking with Apple Watch is focused on health and healthy habits. One of the many actions that it is taking in this regard is a study of the heart with those users signed up to the program promoted by the company. In this study, in addition to Apple and users, currently only those in the United States, the prestigious Stanford University of Medicine intervenes.
The study started in November 2017 and The first results are expected to be collected next January.. The available places for the purpose of detecting coronary diseases quickly ran out.
To participate in the study, it was necessary to reside in the United States, be over 22 years old and have an iPhone 5s or higher, as well as an Apple Watch Series 1 or later. Participants downloaded the application Apple Heart Study and they had to carry the Apple Watch with them.
If the Apple watch detects an irregular rhythm, a consultation with a specialist who is aware of the study is offered. Generally they are asked to use a specific monitor to monitor the pulsations for a period of one week, to carry out a study in greater depth. The objective of the study is the detection of serious medical situations, such as heart failure or any cardiovascular accident.
But regardless of the conclusions of this study, lRumors suggest an Apple Watch Series 4 with improvements in taking vital signs, for the improvement in the detection of atypical heart rhythm situations. This previous study can help in the development of the Apple Watch, to make the design of vital sensors more perfect. In any case, the design of the new Apple Watch is still a secret and we can not advance the improvements or if these will be postponed to the Apple Watch Series 5. Everything seems that, the flatter design would allow more surface in contact with the wrist and therefore the measurement would be more accurate.
In any case, we will see all the news that the Apple Watch will have in the keynote on September 12.