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Evaluation of ECG

October 26, 2020 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Dr. David Meyer

Good evening!
My smartwatch (Fitbit Sense) can write a single-channel EKG on request. It works well so far. This morning, it showed atrial fibrillation. Just to be on the safe side, I would like to have it checked by a doctor. I have attached the EKG. There are no known heart conditions. I am 30 years old, male, 177cm tall, and weigh 68kg.

Best regards,
Tim Moormann

Dr. David Meyer

These watches are probably not accurate enough to detect atrial fibrillation. They are also too young for that. If it happens more often, the family doctor should prescribe a 24-hour ECG. I would rather call it a mistake. Best regards, Dr. Meyer