The Apple Watch has plenty of potential for health monitoring even after discovery of a condition, and a new study outlines its usefulness in monitoring patients after atrial fibrillation ablation.
The Apple Watch could prove useful to patients who have undergone atrial fibrillation ablation.
The Apple Watch could prove useful to patients who have undergone atrial fibrillation ablation.
While a January 2026 study examined the role of the Apple Watch in identifying undiagnosed atrial fibrillation, a separate research paper suggests the smartwatch could help those who have received treatment for irregular heartbeats by reducing unplanned hospitalizations.
The clinical trial, conducted by St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, focused on patients who had undergone atrial fibrillation catheter ablation. This is a minimally invasive procedure that restores normal heart rhythm by causing small scars in the tissue via freezing or heat.