a-fib

Fitbit launches large-scale consumer health study to detect a-fib via heart rate sensors, algorithm
By Dave Muoio | 01:45 pm | May 06, 2020
The Fitbit Heart Study is looking to enroll 200,000 to 250,000 device owners, and will support clinical evaluation and regulatory submissions of the company's PPG atrial fibrillation algorithm.
FibriCheck announces nighttime a-fib monitoring feature for smartwatch app
By Dave Muoio | 05:22 pm | April 01, 2020
The PPG-based feature automatically measures the wearer's heart rhythm every five minutes, and will be ready for integration with a range of devices later this year.
FibriCheck's PPG a-fib detection app arrives for Fitbit devices in four EU countries
By Dave Muoio | 04:43 pm | September 24, 2019
The Belgium-based company's app can render heart rhythm irregularity readings in roughly 60 seconds.
FibriCheck's a-fib detection app scores 510(k) clearance, targets 2019 US launch
By Dave Muoio | 12:42 pm | October 10, 2018
The app monitors heart rhythms via the smartphone's camera and uses AI to identify irregularities. 
Finnish university develops hardware-free smartphone a-fib detector
By Dave Muoio | 03:29 pm | March 16, 2018
A smartphone app developed the University of Turku, Finland, detected Turku University Hospital patients’ atrial fibrillation with 96 percent accuracy, without the need for additional phone attachments, according to a study recently published in the journal Circulation.