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Could your wearable tech help diagnose an undetected heart condition?

Published: February 16, 2026 at 10:18 AM

According to the CDC, one out of every five deaths in the United States is due to heart disease. Cardiologist Dr. Amr Barakat with Ascension St. Vincent’s joined Jennifer Waugh on Friday on News4JAX+ at 10 a.m. to explain the features you should look for in wearable tech that can help diagnose an undetected heart condition.

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