Can A Smartwatch Save Your Life? Google Researchers Develop Smartwatch Algorithm To Detect Cardiac Arrest

Published Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:10:09 GMT | By Medical Xpress On https://medicalxpress.com

Upcomingweb USA Technology Latest News - A machine learning algorithm running on a smartwatch demonstrated the ability to detect sudden loss of pulse with high specificity (99.99%) and moderate sensitivity (67.23%), according to a study led by Google Research. Designed to identify cardiac arrest events, the system can automatically place an emergency call when it senses an event has occurred, even if the user is unresponsive.