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Alexa, I’m Having a Heart Attack
Home speakers such as the Amazon Echo can detect if you are having a heart attack and raise the alarm.
Amazon smart devices.
Photographer: Andrew Burton/Bloomberg
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Smart speakers like the Amazon Echo could one day be used to detect signs of cardiac arrest, scientists believe.
People suffering with sudden cardiac arrest initially struggle with irregular gasps of breath, known as agonal breathing, and may be unable to seek help if alone at home during this time-critical moment.