Smartwatches may soon detect congestive heart failure

Researchers at Tampere University have achieved a major milestone in diagnosing heart diseases. According to their new study published in Heart Rhythm O2, congestive heart failure can be reliably detected by analyzing the intervals between successive heartbeats—inter-beat or RR intervals—which can be measured not only with professional equipment but also with smartwatches and heart rate monitors.

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