The function Irregular heartbeat notification was launched by Fitbit in the United States earlier this year, a tool that automatically sends users of the brand’s watches and bracelets the signs of atrial fibrillation and others in case of cardiovascular problems.
Six months later, since August, this function is available worldwide and in more than 20 countries, including nations in Europe such as Spain and also in Canada, ChiliPuerto Rico, among others.
According to a report on the website of computer todaythis technology promises to warn of heart problems long before they become serious.
In addition, the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification feature has received the CE mark, making it available, confirmed and endorsed by the European Union as well as other regions of the world.
How does the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification work?
The Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification uses the heart rate sensor in Fitbit watches that include it to detect abnormal heart rhythms while the user is asleep, to send him a notification in the morning in case of finding any anomaly.
The mentioned sensor controls volume changes of the blood vessels in the wearer’s wrist. On the other hand, this function is used to detect atrial fibrillation, a condition that can increase the risk of stroke, blood clots in the heart, and other complications.
Currently, smart bracelets and watches are really useful devices for the general population, but especially for older adults or people with heart disease.
In the case of athletes or sportsmen, it allows them to measure the effort they have made during training, while for sedentary people it can inform them of a problem in their cardiovascular or respiratory system.