A new survey finds nearly two‑thirds of Americans use smartwatches or other devices to track heart health, but only 1 in 4 ...

A wearable heart monitor raises the detection rate of the dangerous irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (A-fib) by more than 50%, a new study finds. Unfortunately, there was no increase ...

Smartwatches and wearable heart monitors can help detect issues such as irregular heart rhythms. But they also have limits and do not replace a diagnosis.

If someone is afflicted with heart disease, it's important that their cardiac activity be monitored as frequently and accurately as possible. An experimental new wearable device is designed to make ...

Wearable, long-term continuous heart monitors helped identify 52% more cases of atrial fibrillation compared to usual care, but that did not lead to a reduction in hospitalizations due to stroke, ...

Medical AI company Cardiosense has claimed FDA clearance for its CardioTag device, a wearable sensor that provides a noninvasive approach to monitoring cardiac function. The company says it's the ...

London, United Kingdom – 1 September 2024: Screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) using a wearable heart monitor for 2 weeks can identify older adults with this potentially dangerous abnormal heart ...

Screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) using a wearable heart monitor for 2 weeks can identify older adults with this potentially dangerous abnormal heart rhythm, but does not prevent subsequent ...

Addicts, be they hooked on narcotics or alcohol, could be helped by a wearable patch that appears to not only reduce cravings but also lead to diminished intake of the substances. Known as a "wearable ...

A wearable heart monitor raises the detection rate of the dangerous irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (A-fib) by more than 50%, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News ...