But that is not the big story. The big story is the marked rise in fake atrial fibrillation (AF) and other faulty ECG interpretations. Fake AF occurs when the computer calls the rhythm AF, the doctor ...

If you are a nurse, doctor or other medical professional that deals with cardiac issues or ECG readings, you owe it to yourself and your patients to take an EKG interpretation course. An EKG ...

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a tool used to measure the heartbeat using an electrical current. By following the current from 10 electrodes placed around the body, a traditional 12-lead ECG can give a ...

Apple’s ECG app helped it become one of the first wearables to detect heart conditions, but you can also use a Fitbit alternative to do the very same. Fitbit itself isn’t able to spot irregularities, ...

Smartwatches have grown from obscure gadgets and fashion accessories to comprehensive health and fitness trackers in just a few short years. As of early 2024, the market has devices with a wide range ...

Which EKG monitors are best? With healthcare and hospital systems more understaffed and overworked than ever, the ability to acquire simple medical diagnostic tests has been somewhat reduced.

is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. Fitbit is contacting some owners of its Sense smartwatch to ...

In order to use the EKG feature on the newly available Withings ScanWatch, people have to first get the tool unlocked through a prescription from a healthcare provider — a first for EKG-enabled ...

The FDA recently cleared AliveCor’s electrocardiogram accessory for the Apple Watch, the Mountain View, Calif.-based company announced Nov. 30. AliveCor, a developer of personal EKG gadgets, released ...