果手表检测到老年人未被诊断的心房的数量远高于标准治疗, 潜在地改善了中风的预防. Apple Watches detected significantly more undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in seniors than standard care, potentially improving stroke prevention.

一项涉及437名65岁以上高风险中风的成年人的研究发现,使用心电图和脉监测的Apple Watches检测到心房动 (AFib) 的情况明显优于标准治疗,在6个月内发现了21例57%无症状,而对照组中5例有症状. A study involving 437 adults over 65 at high stroke risk found that Apple Watches with ECG and pulse monitoring detected atrial fibrillation (AFib) significantly better than standard care, identifying 21 cases—57% asymptomatic—compared to five symptomatic cases in the control group over six months. EQUAL实验的部分研究显示,智能观察用户在标准护理中检测到的AFib率为9.6%,而检测率为2.3%,这凸显了该装置早期捕捉无声AFib的能力。 The research, part of the EQUAL trial, showed smartwatch users had a 9.6% AFib detection rate versus 2.3% in standard care, highlighting the device’s ability to catch silent AFib early. 调查结果表明,普遍、有补贴地使用这种穿戴器可以改善预防心脏病、减少中风和降低长期保健费用,不过,诸如降低中风风险等临床福利仍在研究之中。 Findings suggest widespread, subsidized use of such wearables could improve preventive cardiology, reduce strokes, and lower long-term healthcare costs, though clinical benefits like reduced stroke risk are still under study.