APPLE'S latest smartwatch can now detect signs of a deadly heart condition – potentially saving lives across the UK. A new update for the Apple Watch Series 4 lets Brits take an electrocardiogram to spot irregular heart rhythm. The ECG feature records the timing and strength of the electric signals that make your heart beat. This allows it to check for atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is the most common form of irregular heart rhythm. According to the AFA, AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder in the UK, and puts sufferers at increased risk of stroke. "Technology like this could bring us one step closer to helping us to spot problems early on and help us prevent certain heart conditions from developing," said June Davison, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, speaking to The Sun. Apple Watch ECG – how does it work? The feature was announced last year and launched in the USA, but it's finally arrived in the UK today. To bring the live-saving tech to … [Read more...] about Apple Watch ECG feature that spots deadly heart condition arrives in UK – and doctors say it could save your life
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Surfer says he’s lucky to be alive after suffering heart attack while surfing Mavericks
By Alix Martichoux, SFGATE Published 12:55 pm PDT, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 FILE — A man stands on a paddleboard while a surfer loses his surfboard at Mavericks Beach, where waves were 20-30 feet high on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Half Moon Bay, Calif. FILE — A man stands on a paddleboard while a surfer loses his surfboard at Mavericks Beach, where waves were 20-30 feet high on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Half Moon Bay, Calif. Photo: Paul Kuroda / Special To The Chronicle Photo: Paul Kuroda / Special To The Chronicle Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Image 1 of 13 FILE — A man stands on a paddleboard while a surfer loses his surfboard at Mavericks Beach, where waves were 20-30 feet high on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Half Moon Bay, Calif. FILE — A man … [Read more...] about Surfer says he’s lucky to be alive after suffering heart attack while surfing Mavericks
Nearly half of U.S. adults have heart or cardiovascular disease
A new report estimates that nearly half of all U.S. adults have some form of heart or blood vessel disease, a medical milestone that's mostly due to recent guidelines that expanded how many people have high blood pressure.The American Heart Association said Thursday that more than 121 million adults had cardiovascular disease in 2016. Taking out those with only high blood pressure leaves 24 million, or 9 percent of adults, who have other forms of disease such as heart failure or clogged arteries.Measuring the burden of diseases shows areas that need to improve, the heart association's chief science and medical officer, Dr. Mariell Jessup, said in a statement.RELATED: Are you having a heart attack? 7 PHOTOS Silent signs of a heart attack See Gallery Silent signs of a heart attack Fatigue Dr. Stacey E. Rosen, MD, a Go Red For Women cardiologist at North Shore-LIJ Health System, says this is one of the most common symptoms she sees (especially in women heart attack patients). … [Read more...] about Nearly half of U.S. adults have heart or cardiovascular disease
Viral tweets warn women how their heart attacks can be different
A woman's story of surviving a heart attack has gone viral and serves as a good reminder than men and women can experience heart attacks very differently. Many women are unaware of their risk, and the symptoms they experience aren't always what you might expect from a heart attack. Twitter user @geewheezie posted a thread about her heart attack and why she initially missed the symptoms. "I want to warn women our heart attacks feel different," she wrote. "Last Sunday I had a heart attack. I had a 95% block in my left anterior descending artery. I'm alive because I called 911. I never had chest pain. It wasn't what you read in pamphlets. I had it off & on for weeks." As of Wednesday, the tweet has been retweeted almost 37,000 times and liked by more than 73,000 people. The woman, who has said she does not want to be identified but later tweeted she is a nurse and an older woman, goes on to describe her symptoms. "The pain ran across my upper back, shoulder blades & equally down … [Read more...] about Viral tweets warn women how their heart attacks can be different
‘The Expanse’s’ Cas Anvar Talks Science, ‘Floaty Arms’ and a Thrilling New Season
In Season 3 of Syfy's "The Expanse," the crew of the Rocinante are stuck amidst Earth, Mars, the asteroid belt, and a mysterious and dangerous "protomolecule" whose true purpose is unclear. Space.com caught up with Cas Anvar, who plays the Rocinante's pilot, Alex Kamal. One of the most enthusiastic actors we've ever interviewed from a show, Anvar talked about training with astronauts to film zero-gravity scenes, the science of "The Expanse" and some big shifts to expect for the rest of the season. Episode 5 of "The Expanse" Season 3 airs tonight (May 9) at 9 p.m. EDT/8 p.m. CDT on Syfy. [Don't Ask Why Cats Populate this 'Expanse' Recap Video — Just Enjoy] Space.com: How are you feeling about this season so far? Cas Anvar: Actually, I'm feeling amazing. Season 3 is exceeding all of our expectations, and our expectations were high. The actors were wondering how the hell are we going to surpass Season 2, which ended up ending with a real big bang and got great reviews, … [Read more...] about ‘The Expanse’s’ Cas Anvar Talks Science, ‘Floaty Arms’ and a Thrilling New Season