Medical Futurist October 20, 2020

If you are among the millions of smartwatch owners with a cardiac abnormality detection feature, you might very well have tried this feature on yourself. But what would you do if it told you that you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heart rhythm disorder that increases stroke risk? If you don’t have a history of cardiovascular ailments, you might, at first, think it’s an issue with the firmware, an incorrect reading or even a faulty device.

But what if the result persists after several tests; and even after other people who used the same watch showed normal results? You would likely consult your physician to determine if there’s a need to worry. If the results are negative, then...

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