Smart wristband could detect cardiac arrest early

A smart wearable wristband could soon be able to automatically detect cardiac arrest. New research suggests that such technology could significantly improve survival rates, particularly for cardiac arrests occurring outside hospital settings, where events often go unwitnessed.

For the full story, see the June 2026 edition of Smart Textiles & Wearables.

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Photo: Radboud University Medical Center


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