Asymptomatic AFib is a silent condition, so it often goes undetected until a routine physical, smart technology alert, or a medical emergency, such as a stroke or heart failure, occurs. For Black ...

Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a type of cardiac arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, that is very common — and more prevalent than previously thought. A large study published in October 2024 in a ...

Smartwatch-based monitoring using both photoplethysmography and ECG could improve detection of new-onset atrial fibrillation compared with standard care.

Oura remains the king of the smart ring business – at least until Apple enters the arena – but two competitors are trying very different approaches in launching their own models. French branch ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects an estimated three million to six million Americans—and a 2020 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study suggested the rate of AFib incidence is ...

The Ultrahuman Ring Air has become the first smart ring to feature AFib detection, following the launch of this functionality on the platform. The AFib feature has been introduced as part of the ...

Looking at specific substances in the blood of people with atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat, could help identify who's at risk for a stroke despite taking blood-thinning medication ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. New consumer patient research from the Dallas-based American Heart Association found ...

Smart ring maker Circular announced its next-gen Ring 2 with ECG (electrocardiogram) functionality and AFib (atrial fibrillation) detection at CES 2025 Unveiled on Sunday in Las Vegas. The wearable is ...

A new clinical study suggests the Apple Watch may be more effective at detecting atrial fibrillation than standard medical check-ups. The randomized study focused on adults over the age of 65 with an ...

Long daytime siestas and night sleeping outside the normal 6-8 hours were both associated with incident atrial fibrillation (Afib). (European Journal of Preventive Cardiology) In a 500-person ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Most of us have heard of atrial fibrillation, commonly called AFib. The airwaves are filled with commercials for treatments. A Roxborough woman shared her struggle with it, and ...