Assessing the Diagnostic Accuracy of the Smartwatch ECG in Detecting Complete Atrioventricular Block: A Case Report

Authors : Yunus Emre Yavuz, Muzaffer Aslan, Erdem Bal

Pages : 183-186

Doi:10.26453/otjhs.1434820

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Publication Date : 2024-06-16

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the smartwatch electrocardiogram (ECG) in detecting atrioventricular block. A case study was conducted to demonstrate the use of wearable technology, specifically the ECG, in monitoring cardiac health outside of traditional clinical settings. The patient in question was a 71-year-old woman who was hospitalized due to a complete atrioventricular (AV) block. Her ECG recordings were taken with an Apple Watch, which accurately displayed the complete AV block. After undergoing coronary angiography, the ECG recordings taken with the Apple Watch demonstrated that the complete AV block had been correct. These results indicate that wearable technology, such as smartwatches, holds great potential for monitoring third-degree AV block in non-clinical settings. The findings of this study can add to the growing body of evidence supporting the use of wearable technology in cardiac monitoring during emergencies.
Keywords : Atriyoventriküler blok, koroner anjiyografi, smartwatch