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Can PPG apps detect vtach?

2021-07-21 14:16:52
I just have question we have seen certain smart watches like applewatch,fitbit detecting afib but can these PPG related watches and apps except applewatch(applewatch uses 1 lead ecg)detect ventricular tachycardia?let's say an app called fibricheck is famous for detecting afib from PPG signals but can it detect vtach and vfib?
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No..u can't rely on these watches for V tach and V fib..

Answered2021-07-21 14:19:07

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