Home / Health / Ring Users Get Instant Heart Rhythm Checks
Ring Users Get Instant Heart Rhythm Checks
7 Oct
Summary
- Heart Scan allows on-demand heart rhythm checks for users.
- The feature uses a smartphone camera for optical testing.
- Results can be shared with healthcare professionals for review.
Ultrahuman has partnered with FibriCheck to introduce Heart Scan, a new feature for its Ring Air and Ring Pro devices. This allows users to check their heart rhythm on demand, expanding on the existing sleep monitoring for Atrial Fibrillation. The FibriCheck app employs a smartphone camera to conduct an optical test, enabling users to perform a spot check whenever they feel concerned about their heart's condition.
The process involves sitting still for 60 seconds while the Ultrahuman app runs the scan, with FibriCheck's algorithm analyzing the data. The outcome is provided as a PDF report, which users can share with healthcare professionals. This detailed recording offers medical experts a clear view of the heart rhythm event, rather than just a summary.
This feature is currently accessible in specific markets throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Existing subscribers to the Afib Power Plug will receive Heart Scan at no additional cost. The launch follows a recent personal account of atrial fibrillation occurring unexpectedly while driving, underscoring the importance of continuous heart health monitoring.
