Dr. Barry Dworkin

Apple watch heartbeat monitor not even close to being able to accurately identify atrial fibrillation

Health Headlines Commentary for March 26, 2018

Source:

Apple Watch could soon detect an irregular heartbeat

Reference:

Passive Detection of Atrial Fibrillation Using a Commercially Available Smartwatch

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