Minute Insight: FDA Clears Fitbit Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification Feature
Executive Summary
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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