May be this why you should use a smartphone. Smartphone apps and other digital technology have the potential to provide rapid emergency care for cardiac arrest heart attacks and strokes says researchers. Digital technology like mobile devices social media visual media and crowdsourcing could aid in swift reponse to the patient and thus boost their survival odds. When seconds count early recognition of the symptoms of cardiac arrest heart attack or stroke and quick action can make a huge difference in whether someone lives or dies or has serious complications afterwards said Raina Merchant from Penn Medicine Center for Health