Minute Insight: FDA Clears Fitbit Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification Feature

The new software for Google’s Fitbit identifies atrial fibrillation using a photoplethysmography algorithm to detect tiny changes in blood volume with its optical sensor.

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Google/Fitbit is adding new photoplethysmography software to its smartwatch to help identify atrial fibrillation.

The US Food and Drug Administration cleared the Fitbit Irregular Rhythm Notification software for Fitbit devices

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