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Apple Watch could miss hypertension diagnoses in seniors
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Event summary
New research indicates that the Apple Watch's hypertension notification feature may miss diagnoses in older adults, who are at a higher risk for the condition, and also shows variations in alert accuracy across different racial and ethnic groups. While the feature can increase the probability of identifying hypertension, a significant proportion of undiagnosed individuals may still not receive an alert. Researchers emphasize that the smartwatch feature should supplement, not replace, standard blood pressure screening methods.