# Disease-Detecting Smartwatches Apple Watch's New Technology Can Detect an Abnormal Heart Rhythm By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disease-detecting-smartwatch References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/11/apples-watch-can-detect-an-abnormal-heart-rhythm-with-97-accuracy-ucsf-study-says/?ncid=rss) Smart technology is getting even smarter with [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-1) introduction of its new disease-detecting smartwatch, which can detect an abnormal heart beat with up to 97% accuracy. According to a study conducted through the [University of California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-1) San Francisco, Apple Watches have successfully detected abnormal heart rhythms when paired with an AI-based algorithm and an app, Cardiogram. The 6,158 participants in the study were recruited through Cardiogram. Most participants had a normal EKG reading, but 200 individuals claimed to have been diagnosed with an abnormal heartbeat. Engineers and researchers then used the Apple watch app and technology to develop a system for detecting the abnormal heart rhythms. Researchers are now using the success of the study to begin exploring the possibility of early stroke detection. Disease-detecting smartwatches are perfect examples of smart technology being utilized for life-altering or saving practices, not just entertainment or convenience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Disease-detecting Smartwatches:** Smartwatches with disease-detecting capabilities offer disruptive innovation opportunities for the healthcare industry. - **AI-based Algorithms:** AI-based algorithms used in detecting abnormal heart rhythms present disruptive innovation opportunities for healthcare technology companies. - **Early Disease Detection:** Early disease detection through smartwatches opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the medical and wellness industries. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage disease-detecting smartwatches to revolutionize patient monitoring and improve early diagnosis. - **Technology:** Technology companies have the opportunity to develop and refine AI-based algorithms for disease detection in smartwatches, disrupting the wearables market. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can incorporate early disease detection smartwatches into their offerings, providing proactive health monitoring solutions to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleep Apnea Watch Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-1.md) - [Smartwatch Sleep Apnea Detections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch-feature.md) - [Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teltonika.md) - [Electrocardiogram Smartwatch Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecg-app.md) - [Virus-Detecting Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-smartwatch.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Heart Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mfine-1.md) - [Breathing Disorder Smartwatch Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-detection.md) - [Advanced Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-8.md) - [Blood Pressure-Monitoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yhe-bp-doctor-fit.md)