Can Apple Watch be used to diagnose sleep apnea? As an endocrinologist exploring the intersection of technology and healthcare, I'm intrigued by recent developments indicating that devices like the Apple Watch could potentially be used to screen for sleep apnea—a prevalent condition often associated with metabolic syndromes and diabetes. Recent studies have shown promising results. For instance, a collaboration between Cardiogram and UCSF tested over 6,000 participants, demonstrating that the Apple Watch could detect sleep apnea with a sensitivity of 90%. However, the specificity was 60%, suggesting limitations in its current clinical applicability (source: TechCrunch). Another study investigated the use of photoplethysmography (PPG) signals from wearable devices to detect characteristic heart rate variations associated with sleep apnea. This approach also showed potential for non-invasive screening during sleep (source: PLOS ONE). These findings open a discussion on integrating wearable technology into our diagnostic toolkit, which could revolutionize monitoring and management strategies for sleep apnea in the metabolic patient population. What are your thoughts on the reliability and future use of such technology in clinical practice? #DigitalHealth #WearableTech #SleepApnea #Endocrinology #HealthcareInnovation
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Interesting insights! Dr. Om J Lakhani 👏🏽 The potential for Apple Watch and similar devices to screen for sleep apnea is promising, as seen in recent studies. While there are limitations, the integration of wearable tech into diagnostic tools could revolutionize monitoring and management strategies, especially in metabolic patient populations. 🙌🏽
Great insight
Quite intriguing Dr. Om J Lakhani
Consulting Physician Diabetologist at Zydus Hospitals
2moSleep apnea screening through smart watches is a great idea.