Fitbit receives FDA approval to use its algorithm on its wearables to help detect irregular heart rhythms that could be a sign of a serious heart condition called AFib.
Atrial Fibrillation is caused by irregular heartbeats that are too fast . It can cause strokes, blood clots, heart failure, and death. Features found on several smartwatches can help you monitor your heart for AFib.that Fitbit has received FDA approval to use its new PPG algorithm on its wearables to detect AFib. The algorithm will be used to run Fitbit's"Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications" feature.Getting notified about an irregular heartbeat is important for the 33.
It has been discovered that AFib detection algorithms work best when the person being tested is still or at rest. Thus, being able to monitor a person's heart rhythms overnight is critical. And this is where Fitbit's 24/7 heart rate tracking and long battery life come into play.Now that the FDA has approved the PPG algorithm, Fitbit gives users two ways to detect AFib.
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