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Early Warning & SOS Alerts for Heart Attacks (or other health issues)

Status: Reviewed By Moderator Submitted by on ‎08-28-2015 01:16
157 Comments (157 New)

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Research indicates (refer to links below) that it is possible to detect potential Heart Attack based on Heart Rate and Heart Rate zones. Fitbit watches constantly monitor heart rate and theoretically it should be possible to detect potential heart attack based on abnormal heart rate and resting heart rate's trend.

 

  1. Emergency SOS: Fitbit device should trigger alert on paired mobile phone which sends out a SOS message along with geo-location to pre-configured address to ensure timely medical assistance.
  2. Preventive Alert: Fitbit should alert the user if it sense potential Heart Attack based on current & resting heart rate patterns or change to a different heart rate zone.

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157 Comments
SunsetRunner
Not applicable
‎11-07-2021 07:55
‎11-07-2021 07:55

Agree With SOS Alarm Features Should Be On All Fitbit Watches

CharlieChatz
Recovery Runner
‎01-01-2022 03:54
‎01-01-2022 03:54

Such a great idea!

jfkesq
First Steps
‎01-05-2022 09:11
‎01-05-2022 09:11

I would love this option. I am a cardiac arrest survivor and I work out regularly. My heart rate and another cradia arrest are always top of mind. Potential warning would be a game changer.

mrchrisma
First Steps
‎08-24-2022 06:43
‎08-24-2022 06:43

Fit Bit might be reluctant to implement such a feature because of false positives/negatives, which is totally understandable.

 

This is why this feature should be opt-in for those who have known heart issues.  Anyone who wants to use it and fully accepts the fact that it won't be perfect, should be able to use it

OldGrandad
Recovery Runner
‎08-24-2022 16:01
‎08-24-2022 16:01
Yes I agree with the opt in.
But most of the apps are already on that basis.
Cheers
ACDS
Jogger
‎08-29-2022 12:42
‎08-29-2022 12:42
Add an SOS icon that if selected sends an emergency alert/call w/ location to a designated person and/or 911. Plus using the various metrics already avble, if the device can be programmed to recognize the signs of someone experiencing medical distress for a designated period of time, then send an automatic SOS alert. GPS would have to be enabled.
YojanaFitbit
Moderator Alum
Moderator Alum
‎08-29-2022 23:02
‎08-29-2022 23:02

Hi @ACDS, thanks for taking the time to share this suggestion about adding the option to send SOS messages automatically when Fitbit detects someone is experiencing a medical distress. I've moved it into a similar request. You can learn more about how Fitbit decides what suggestions get released in our FAQs. Click on the thumbs-up to show your support.

 

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