Are Smartwatch ECG and AFib Alerts Accurate? What Patients Should Know
Your watch says "possible AFib." Here's what FDA-cleared smartwatch ECGs can detect, what they miss, how accurate they've been in studies, and when to call a doctor.
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Your watch says "possible AFib." Here's what FDA-cleared smartwatch ECGs can detect, what they miss, how accurate they've been in studies, and when to call a doctor.
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