It flags signs of atrial fibrillation.
, which also passively scans wearers to try and identify heart rhythms that suggest someone could have atrial fibrillation. Neither device can make a diagnosis, but they flag potential issues that someone might talk to their doctor about.that passive atrial fibrillation could “help reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening events — like stroke — and ultimately improve overall heart health for everyone.
” That’s the hope for this type of device — that it could help people catch atrial fibrillation early so that they could take steps to monitor their heart health more closely. But it’s stillthat the new feature will be available to users in the United States “soon.”Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week.Please confirm your subscription to Verge Deals via the verification email we just sent you.
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