Smartphone-based ECG firm AliveCor (San Francisco, CA) has announced the debut of an algorithm-based atrial fibrillation detector (AFib) after FDA cleared the technology. The new atrial fibrillation ...

Dr. Nassir Marrouche is director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Tulane University with a subspecialty in ...

Ultrahuman launched FDA-approved AFib detection on its finger-based Ring Air, beating others to this powerful health feature. The new tool is part of a broader app store/service called PowerPlugs. The ...

Though a recent study suggested the Apple Watch is capable of acting as a medical device by effectively detecting irregular heartbeats, the study is not nearly comprehensive enough, according to Aaron ...

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the leading cause of cardioembolic stroke and is associated with increased stroke severity and fatality. Early identification of AF is essential for adequate ...

An NIH-funded clinical trial is exploring the potential role of wearables in managing atrial fibrillation (AFib), possibly helping reduce patient reliance on lifelong blood thinners. This seven-year ...

Studies testing devices that treat irregular heartbeats can include data collected from people wearing an Apple Watch. Studies testing devices that treat irregular heartbeats can include data ...

Over 5 million Americans have atrial fibrillation, or AFib, an arrhythmia heart disorder in which the heart’s upper chambers ...

Heart rhythm is an important vital sign that everyone should be aware of as it is an indicator of overall well-being. When ...

He says that something as simple as checking your pulse or using a home blood pressure monitor that alerts you to an ...