Accuracy and Usability of a Novel Algorithm for Detection of Irregular Pulse Using a Smartwatch Among Older Adults: Observational Study.
Eric Y DingDong HanCody WhitcombSyed Khairul BasharOluwaseun AdaramolaApurv SoniJane S SaczynskiTimothy P FitzgibbonsMajaz MoonisSteven A LubitzDarleen M LessardMellanie True HillsBruce A BartonKi H ChonDavid D McManusPublished in: JMIR cardio (2019)
A real-time realizable algorithm analyzing smartwatch pulse recordings demonstrated high accuracy for identifying pulse irregularities among older participants. Despite advanced age, lack of smartwatch familiarity, and high burden of comorbidities, participants found the smartwatch to be highly acceptable.