The Food and Drug Administration has given Fitbit the green light to monitor users' heart rhythms in the background. A new photoplethysmography (PPG) algorithm can passively check a user's heart ...

Google has submitted a new Fitbit heart monitoring feature to the FDA, which could automatically alert users to problematic heart rate rhythms. Fitbit is one of a handful of wearable tech companies ...

With the release of watchOS 6, the much-awaited ECG (Electrocardiogram) app and Irregular Rhythm Notification (IRN) feature finally come to all compatible Apple watches in India. ‘Apple Watch gets ...

Researchers have developed a novel electrocardiogram (ECG) method that uses signals from the ear to check heart rhythm, making it easy for drivers, athletes and persons in the military to scan their ...

For decades one of the holy grails of medical diagnostic devices has been the non-invasive glucose monitor. From wrist-watches to contact lenses, the alluring dream of a device to continually monitor ...

At Apple’s September keynote the company introduced the Series 4 Apple Watch. Among the features announced was a preview of the ability to generate an electrocardiogram or ECG within thirty seconds by ...

Explore the latest advancements in heart screening with AI models that enhance ECG interpretation for better patient outcomes ...

Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening arrhythmia, and thus recognizing related patterns on the ECG is crucial. The ECG findings of hyperkalemia change as the potassium level increases, from slightly ...

The Apple Watch Series 4's transformation from miniature iPhone and fitness tracker to medical device is now complete with the release of the ECG (electrocardiogram) app and irregular heart rhythm ...

Electrocardiograms (ECG) are devices that doctors can use to record the heart’s electrical activity. Portable devices are also available for people who wish to monitor their heart health at home.