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Don’t Rely on Wearable Alerts Alone for AFib Diagnosis

Published on Fri Jun 05, 2026

Question: An established patient presents for a follow-up for hyperlipidemia and mentions receiving two smartwatch alerts indicating detection of atrial fibrillation (AFib). The documentation says the patient denies chest pain and syncope but reports intermittent palpitations. The physician reviews the smartwatch data, performs an exam, performs and interprets a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) in the office, refers the patient to cardiology, [...]
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