Can an Apple watch detect seizures?

The apple watch doesn't detect heart attacks and doesn't detect seizures,that isn't the purpose of fall detection and it tells you that in the how it works.
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Can Apple Watch predict seizures?

Smart Monitor recently announced the launch of SmartWatch Inspyre™ for the Apple Watch. This new application uses a unique algorithm to recognize a wearer's repetitive shaking movements that may indicate a convulsive (tonic-clonic) seizure is occurring.
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Is there a watch that can detect a seizure?

Embrace2 is the only FDA-cleared wrist-worn wearable in epilepsy. It detects possible convulsive seizures and instantly alerts caregivers, whether they're sleeping next door or are living miles away. Created to offer round-the-clock safety and comfort, to help people with epilepsy get help when they need it most.
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Can Apple watches help with epilepsy?

SeizAlarm is a user-friendly iPhone and Apple Watch app which allows those with epilepsy and other seizure disorders to alert emergency contacts when they need help*. Features: - Seizure detection.
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Can fitbit watch detect seizures?

Can a Fitbit detect seizures? A 2020 study comparing the Fitbit Charge 2 to a continuous electroencephalographic (EEG) monitor found that Fitbits are not well-suited for detecting seizures in comparison to EEGs. While the Fitbit Charge 2 can detect seizures, the smartwatch also has the potential to return false alarms.
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Does heart rate increase during seizure?

The electrical activity in the brain during a seizure can also change our pulse and usually causes an increase in heart rate. However, during some seizures, the heart can slow or even stop temporarily, which is referred to as ictal asystole.
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Can Garmin watches detect seizures?

It monitors the movement of the wearer's arm and raises an alarm if shaking similar to a tonic-clonic seizure is detected for more than 10 seconds.
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Can you have seizures every night?

Sleep seizures can happen any time you're asleep, whether it's during the night or a day time nap. It's possible to have any type of seizure during your sleep including focal seizures. In focal seizures, epileptic activity starts in just a part of your brain.
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How does seize alarm work?

It can detect seizure-like/abnormal movement and/or elevated/low heart rate (if using the Apple Watch) and automatically notify emergency contacts. Detection is done using either the sensors on the iPhone or the Apple Watch.
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Is there an Apple Watch Series 7?

Breaking news: Series 7 is the most durable Apple Watch ever built. Fundamental design changes were needed to achieve the vision of the larger Always-On Retina display. These same innovations also helped make the most crack‑resistant front crystal yet.
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Can Smartwatches detect epilepsy?

Clinical Studies

Stanford University Medical Center (Jan 2009 – June 2010) - In this study, conducted with adult patients for more than a year, the SmartWatch was able to detect all but one generalized tonic-clonic seizure during the study.
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Which Apple Watch is best for seizures?

Answer: A: Answer: A: Series 5 with fall detection. Series 5 also has SOS.
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How do I know if I had a seizure while sleeping?

During a nocturnal seizure, you may:
  1. cry out or make unusual noises, especially before muscles tense.
  2. suddenly appear very rigid.
  3. lose bladder control.
  4. twitch or jerk.
  5. bite your tongue.
  6. fall out of bed.
  7. wake up for no clear reason [3].
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Can an EEG detect absence seizures?

An EEG is a test most often used to diagnose absence seizures. This test records the brain's electrical activity and spots any abnormalities that could indicate an absence seizure. These tests also can help to diagnose absence seizures or rule out other conditions: Blood tests.
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How much does it cost to seize an alarm app?

Only $14.99/month or $149.99/year (17% discount) for the SeizAlarm help request alerting subscription. INSTALL NOW!
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What do mini seizures look like?

Absence seizures involve brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. They're more common in children than in adults. Someone having an absence seizure may look like he or she is staring blankly into space for a few seconds. Then, there is a quick return to a normal level of alertness.
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What does a seizure feel like in your head?

You're not likely to lose consciousness, but you might feel sweaty or nauseated. Complex focal seizures: These usually happen in the part of your brain that controls emotion and memory. You may lose consciousness but still look like you're awake, or you may do things like gag, smack your lips, laugh, or cry.
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Is it OK to sleep after a seizure?

After the seizure: they may feel tired and want to sleep. It might be helpful to remind them where they are. stay with them until they recover and can safely return to what they had been doing before.
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Can Samsung watch detect seizures?

EPIwear detects epileptic seizures through a Samsung Gear2 smart watch. If an episode is detected, EPIwear will call for help by: 1) alerting the Galaxy phone that it's paired with that a seizure is in progress.
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Does Samsung watch detect epilepsy?

the watch does detect seizures which is incredible in its self, which is more incredible is it sends out SMS to all contacts or he can set to which ever contacts he wishes so the answer is yeah you will be alerted if the watch detects a seizure. technology is amazing.
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Does Vivoactive 4 have incident detection?

When the vívoactive device detects an incident during an outdoor walk, run, or bike activity, the device sends an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location to your emergency contacts. Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time.
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Can anxiety cause seizures?

If you have already been diagnosed with epilepsy then yes, anxiety can cause seizures. Severe stress is a very common seizure trigger, and those with severe anxiety often experience severe stress. However, it should be noted that this is far more common with those who already have epilepsy.
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What is the average heart rate during a seizure?

The average baseline heart rate was 78 beats/minute (SD: 15 beats/minute). In 73% of seizures (93% of patients) there was an increase of more than 10 beats/minute and 55% of seizures (80% of patients) had an increase of more than 20 beats/minute.
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What happens to an ECG during a seizure?

In 23% of seizures (49% of patients) the rate increase preceded both the electrographic and the clinical onset. ECG abnormalities were found in 26% of seizures (44% of patients). One patient had an asystole for 30 seconds. Long seizure duration increased the occurrence of ECG abnormalities.
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What does a seizure in your sleep feel like?

Nocturnal seizures are seizures that happen while a person is asleep. They can cause unusual nighttime behavior, such as waking for no reason or urinating while sleeping, as well as jerking and shaking of the body. Nocturnal seizures are usually a type of seizure called a tonic-clonic seizure.
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