Why the study?
Almost all current heart rate monitors can detect arrhythmias, but this capability is not widely known or utilized among consumers.
An expert consensus identified artifact resistance and continuous single-lead ECG recording as critical features for next-generation sports heart rate monitors to safely monitor endurance athletes and detect arrhythmias.
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Clinicians should educate patients on arrhythmia detection in consumer HR monitors; extends device utility for screening in active populations.
Gajda et al. (2023) studied Arrhythmia detection in endurance athletes (n=92). Sports heart rate monitors was evaluated on Consensus on optimal design features for next-generation sports heart rate monitors. An expert panel reached a consensus that the optimal sports heart rate monitor should be a one-piece smartwatch device featuring artifact resistance and continuous single-lead ECG transmission.
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