The FDA-approved AFib monitoring feature on the Galaxy Watch 5 closes the Apple Watch gap.

Samsung recently received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA

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for its Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification feature (IHRN) for the Galaxy Watch series.

Modern devices, like the Galaxy Watch5, have heart monitoring features like HR Alert and on-demand ECG recording(opens in new tab)

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IHRN stands out because it uses its BioActive Sensor and ECG (electrocardiogram) capability

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precisely seek for indicators of atrial fibrillation, or AFib.

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AFib is characterised by an unexpectedly rapid and irregular heartbeat.

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The disease "is widely regarded as a warning sign for major cardiovascular issues that can increase the risk of stroke,"

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