Monitoring heart rhythms in adult males with X-linked ichthyosis using wearable technology: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT: The rare dermatological condition X-linked ichthyosis (XLI) is associated with a substantially-increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias. Arrhythmias predispose to multiple serious health conditions, and there is a need to identify them at an early stage, ideally using non-invasive, convenient, cost-effective, and reliable wearable technology methods. We tested the feasibility of monitoring heart rhythms using an Apple Watch in five adult males from the United Kingdom diagnosed with XLI. Participants returned routine electrocardiogram (ECG) traces from the watch three times per week for eight weeks (plus any traces associated with 'watch alerts' indicating arrhythmic episodes) for cardiologist review. Participant feedback was also obtained on the perceived usability/wearability of the watch/ap

SUBMITTER: Wren GH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11802695 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature