Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said on Tuesday it would partner with Apple Inc (AAPL.O) on a study to use an iPhone app and the Apple Watch to study how earlier detection of atrial fibrillation impacts stroke in people aged 65 or older. Last year, Apple’s Heart Study here found that the watch could accurately detect atrial fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heartbeat, according to a study that explored the role of wearable devices in identifying potential heart problems. Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke more than fivefold, according to the American Heart Association. The joint effort, called “Heartline,” is significant because J&J is one of the world’s largest medical device makers and pharmaceutical companies.
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Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-health-j-j/apple-jj-to-study-if-apple-watch-app-leads-to-lower-stroke-risk-idUSKBN20J1RE