Advanced Cardiac Wearables and Remote ECGs
Cardiac monitoring in 2026 has moved beyond the hospital "Holter monitor" to discreet, high-fidelity wearables.
ECG Patches: Single-use or rechargeable patches (like the Zio Monitor) are applied to the chest to record every heartbeat for up to 14 days, helping doctors catch elusive arrhythmias like Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).
Smartwatches with Medical Clearance: Devices like the Apple Watch Series 11 and Withings ScanWatch are now FDA-cleared as Class II medical devices, capable of performing "spot-check" ECGs that are instantly sent to a cardiologist's portal.
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