A wearable heart monitor raises the detection rate of the dangerous irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (A-fib) by more than 50%, a new study finds. Unfortunately, there was no increase ...

When the first Apple Watch made its global debut, Apple said it was a product that would enrich people's lives and encourage them to adopt a healthier lifestyle, thanks in part to a heart rate sensor ...

A patent filed by Samsung has revealed that the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 may use AI to monitor atrial fibrillation. The Galaxy Watch series is one of the strongest competitors to the Apple Watch, so it ...

The Apple Watch series AFib feature has received new approval from the FDA. From now on, the results returned by the devices are considered medical grade. Previously, the results could be considered ...

Samsung said that this coming summer the Health Monitoring app will run heartbeat checks in the background and will notify users of irregular heart rhythms. Reading time 3 minutes Samsung’s Galaxy ...

DENVER — Many people love their smart watches. People use them daily to check texts, track steps and stay connected with friends. Now, some people are using their Apple Watch to diagnose and monitor ...

The FDA announced the Apple Watch atrial fibrillation (AFib) tool is qualified for use in clinical trials through its Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program, thus enabling researchers to use ...

The Apple Watch’s atrial fibrillation (AFib) history feature initially resonated with people who wanted to monitor their heart health at home. Now, the feature could find a second wind in clinical ...