Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm caused by erratic electrical signals in the heart. Atrial fibrillation is a progressive disease that worsens.
Cardiac ablation targets heart tissue to treat arrhythmias. Learn how Johnson & Johnson innovations help treat AFib and other irregular heartbeat conditions.
Luckily, AFib is treatable! “AFib is diagnosed with an electrocardiogram (EKG) tracing,” Gerri explains. From there, treatment options include medication or a brief electrical shock to reset the heart’s rhythm. If those don’t get the condition under control, ablation is another option. “A...
Apple IRNF 2.0: Apple Inc. developed the IRNF 2.0 software for the Apple Watch, utilising CNNs and machine learning algorithms. This software aims to identify cardiac rhythm disorders, particularly atrial fibrillation (AFib). The study conducted by Apple in 2021, with FDA approval, involved over...