Wearable fitness and wellness trackers could kill you

Interfere with implanted cardiac devices

Wearable fitness and wellness trackers could interfere with some implanted cardiac devices, according to a study.

Smartwatches, rings and scales used to monitor fitness-related activities could interfere with the functioning of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) devices.