Performance of an artificial intelligence algorithm to detect atrial fibrillation on a 24-hour continuous photoplethysmography recording using a smartwatch: ACURATE study

Background In the awakening era of mobile health, wearable devices capable of detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) are on the rise. Smartwatches and wristbands are equipped with photoplethysmography (PPG) technology that enables (semi)continuous rhythm monitoring. These devices have been pioneered already in a few screening trials. However, such devices are being spread among consumers at a pace that is not paralleled by the evidence supporting...