Fitbit has gained clearance for its irregular heart rate notification feature in Europe, after receiving CE Mark approval. The feature, which is now live, .
Google has submitted a new Fitbit heart monitoring feature to the FDA, which could automatically alert users to problematic heart rate rhythms. Fitbit is o.
While all Fitbits have an optical heart rate monitor on board, ECG is different.
An electrocardiogram (ECG or sometimes referred to as EKG) is designed to measure how well your heart is working.
The Fitbit Sense uses the electrocardiogram to measure the rhythm of your heart, which can alert you to conditions such as atrial fibrillation.
However, itâs important to note that your Fitbit Sense cannot detect or warn of a heart attack.
Atrial fibrillation explained
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a heart condition that can cause an irregular heartbeat.
AFib is the most common type of irregular heartbeat. Abnormal heart rhythms can occur when the heartâs electrical system that coordinates heart beats does not work properly. This can cause your heart to beat too slow, too fast or irregularly.