Some Fitbit and Pixel Watch devices support irregular heart rhythm detection, but how can you use it to monitor possible instances of AFib?

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The KardiaMobile is a pocket-sized personal EKG device that allows you to measure your heart rate and rhythm and capture the data on your smartphone.

If your doctor thinks you have AFib, he may ask for tests to confirm the diagnosis, find out what's causing it, and figure out the best way to treat it.

But for people with atrial fibrillation, also known as Afib, using a wearable device to monitor the heart rate and to alert wearers of an irregular heartbeat might not be as helpful as wearers think.

Patients with atrial fibrillation who use wearable devices, like Apple Watches and FitBits, report higher anxiety levels and increased health care usage than nonusers.

The Apple Watch series AFib monitor feature has received MDDT approval from the FDA, and is now considered a medical tool.