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Smartphone-connected ECG detects undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation

06-Sep-2017

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Over 35 million people around the world unknowingly suffer from Atrial Fibrillation.

AFib is the leading predictor of stroke and heart failure.

Multiple studies show Kardia Mobile smartphone-connected ECG successful in detecting AFib.

In 10,000 participants aged 50+, 30% of participants found to have AFib were previously undiagnosed.

The study was published in the Circulation journal.

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AliveCor

App providing an immediate analysis to detect atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia and normal rhythm

Circulation

Scientific Journal providing information about cardiovascular health and diseases

Vic Gundotra

Former CEO at AliveCor Inc.

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