Smartwatches with both PPG and ECG functionality improve the detection of atrial fibrillation in comparison with standard ...

Dutch trial establishes feasibility of screening approach in routine specialty care ...

Remote screening with a smartwatch detected new-onset atrial fibrillation more often vs. standard care among patients at ...

Though the trial demonstrates the feasibility of the approach, future research is needed to assess the clinical impact.

Smartwatches may play a key role in spotting heart rhythm problems. A study by Amsterdam UMC, in partnership with Cardiologie ...

Smartwatches with both PPG and ECG functionality improve the detection of atrial fibrillation in comparison with standard care. Researchers from Amsterdam UMC analysed the data from 437 patients and ...

New peer-reviewed research shows Apple Watch detected 4x more AFib cases than standard care, including 57% of people with no ...

An AI-powered model that analyzes electrocardiograms was able to accurately detect COPD early in internal testing and ...

The Apple Watch continues to see praise for its health-related applications, with a new study outlining its usefulness in identifying atrial fibrillation in asymptomatic patients.

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Smartwatches can greatly improve doctors’ ability to detect hidden-but-dangerous heart rhythm problems, a new clinical ...

New peer-reviewed research showed that the Apple Watch may be much more effective at detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib) ...