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03/01/26

Diagnostic performance of two commercially available, PPG-based smartphone applications to detect atrial fibrillation.

Szonyi, Mihaly Daniel; Gausz, Flora Diana; Bocz, Botond; Pilecky, David; Muk, Balazs; Banfi-Bacsardi, Fanni; Foldesi, Csaba; Andreka, Peter; Szili-Torok, Tamas; Kupo, Peter; Vamos, Mate. Eur Heart J Digit Health.

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Summary

Early detection of atrial fibrillation is key to effective care. This multicenter Hungarian study evaluated two smartphone apps for screening and found both had reasonably high diagnostic accuracy in real-world settings. These non-invasive tools may offer promising options for early rhythm screening and follow-up.

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Szonyi MD, Gausz FD, Bocz B, et al. Diagnostic performance of two commercially available, PPG-based smartphone applications to detect atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J Digit Health. 2026;7(2):ztag009.