Smartwatch Alerts: Uncovering Hidden Heart Conditions

A report published in the Interactive Journal of Medical Research highlights the potential health benefits of Apple Watch's Cardio Fitness feature. A healthy 40-year-old received repeated push notifications about low VO2 max levels, prompting them to seek medical advice. Tests revealed a diagnosis of familial nonischemic cardiomyopathy. The case suggests that wearables like the Apple Watch could play a role in monitoring VO2 trends and identifying cardiovascular conditions earlier in the diagnostic workflow. However, caution is advised, and further studies are needed.