Smart Watch Detection of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): First Case from Tanzania

Nadeem Kassam, Aga Khan University Medical College East Africa,Tanzania
Omar Aziz, Aga Khan University Medical College East Africa, Tanzania
Eric Aghan, Aga Khan University
Samina Somji, Aga Khan University
Hanifa Mbithe, Aga Khan University
Mustaafa Bapumia, Aga Khan University
Robert Mvungi, Aga Khan Hospital, Tanzania
Salim Surani, Texas A & M University, USA

Abstract

Smartwatches like the Apple Watch have been on the rise worldwide and their use is gaining popularity in developing countries. Their ability to detect dysrhythmias is well documented. Present practice discourages the use of these devices as a diagnostic tool. Nevertheless, atypical findings from these devices should be clinically investigated. This case demonstrates an eventual diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) based on an Apple watch alert which was subsequently confirmed by electrophysiological evaluation.