Tag: wearables

AHA 2021: Fitbit shows promise for detection of AF

Results of the Fitbit Heart study, presented during a late-breaking science session at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2021 (AHA 2021; 13–15 November;...

Apple Heart study finds low rates of AF notification, and high...

Final results from the Apple Heart study demonstrate a low probability of receiving an irregular pulse notification. It also found that 34% of those...
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VEST trial shows wearable defibrillator cuts total mortality but failed to...

A phase 3 trial of Zoll Medical’s LifeVest has missed its primary endpoint. The study found that people who started using the wearable defibrillator...