Google Details First Look At New Afib Detection Feature For Fitbit
As the branding suggests, the feature is centered on a new algorithm for detecting irregular heart rhythms. The PPG algorithm has been shown to be as much as 98-percent effective at detecting irregular heart rhythms. Specifically, for rhythms that could indicate atrial fibrillation (AFib). In fact, the company attained FDA approval for the feature in recent weeks. What does this mean for Fitbit users and what does AFib detection look like?...