Fitbit Irregular Heart Rate Notification Software Cleared For Use In US

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

• Source: Alamy

Google/Fitbit is adding 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. It is specifically indicated to analyze pulse rate data when the user is...

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