Continuous ECG monitoring with an implantable loop recorder detected more cases of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation, but did not reduce the risk of stroke or improve overall survival, according to a ...

UCLA and North Texas cardiologists debate universal AFib monitoring at HRS 2026, with concerns over data overload vs. disease tracking needs.

Remote monitoring devices like insertable cardiac monitors have already massively cut down on the amount of time that clinicians must spend actively tracking patients’ conditions—but French startup ...

Most of the best Fitbit trackers and Google Pixel Watch models feature accurate heart rate monitors. These little sensors provide valuable insight into our ticker’s rhythm when resting or on the go, ...

Fitbit is focusing on bringing its AFib monitor to more users in the world, now announcing that it is adding more regions to support its latest feature via the software update for the smartwatch. It ...

Blood pressure monitor maker Omron Healthcare has gotten approval for a new home monitor that can detect atrial fibrillation, or a-fib. The company uses a novel machine-learning algorithm, called ...

The Skeptical Cardiologist received an email last week from a patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (Afib) saying she was having an episode, documented on her Apple Watch and Kardia device, but ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Apple Watch for detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib), and it can be a helpful tool in managing the condition. People with AFib may find the ...