Use of Smartwatches in the Detection of Cardiac Rhythm Disorders: A Narrative Review
Year: 2025
Type: review
Abstract: Smartwatches increasingly integrate photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors and single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) capabilities, creating new opportunities for early detection of cardiac rhythm disorders - particularly atrial fibrillation (AF). This review summarizes current evidence on diagnostic accuracy, technological limitations, clinical implications, implementation challenges, and perspectives for future research. We analyze clinical validation studies, algorithmic approaches, and guidelines addressing the use of smartwatch-based cardiac monitoring.
Authors: Bartłomiej Gałuszka, Dominika Pietrzyk, Magdalena Kałucka - Janik, Aleksandra Kapral, Kasia Zając, Wiktoria Knobelsdorf, Patryk Król, Michał Pogoda, Krzysztof Kościański, Bartosz Oder
Institution: Pomeranian Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7104830178
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