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What is atrial fibrillation and can a smartwatch detect the heart condition?

Atrial fibrillation, which increases your risk of stroke, can be difficult to diagnose. New evidence suggests a smartwatch could help you to spot the condition

What is atrial fibrillation and can a smartwatch detect the heart condition? — The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) says one in four over 50s have the condition.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023 - 12:47

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a silent killer, and with more than 40m people globally affected by the condition, it is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia worldwide.

The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) says one in four over 50s have the condition.

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