Tag: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Google Seeks FDA Nod For Fitbit’s Passive Heart Rate Monitoring Tech
Fitbit’s parent company Google is seeking US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Fitbit's passive heart rate monitoring algorithm.
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Withings Wins FDA Clearance of ScanWatch – Its Most Medically Advanced Wearable
Withings announced that its most medically advanced wearable the ScanWatch has received FDA clearance. With state-of-the-art technology, ScanWatch can monitor heart rate, atrial fibrillation...
Sky Labs Wraps Up $20M Series B Round, Plans to Expand Global Foray
South Korean health care startup Sky Labs successfully raised $20 million in new funding from existing and new investors, raising expectations for its aggressive...
The Best Heart Rate Tracking Watches and Chest Straps for 2021
For an avid athlete, it’s important to have reliable data in order to improve performance. There are numerous wearable devices in the market that...
Apple Gets FDA Clearance for its Updated Version of ECG to Detect AFib
An updated version of Apple’s ECG feature received FDA clearance, allowing it to add abnormal heart rhythm known as Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). The news...
iRhythm’s Zio Wearable Patch Detects Previously Undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation, Prevents Stroke
Wearables maker iRhythm Technologies on Monday released data suggesting its Zio patch increased the rate of atrial fibrillation (AFib) detection and reduced cardiac events,...