Smartwatches in the Clinic – Medscape, October 14, 2026
Smartwatches in the Clinic – Medscape, October 14, 2026
• Wrist smartwatches use PPG; chest straps use electrical signals and are more reliable during exercise.
• Unexpected HR spikes may be artifact or true arrhythmia → correlate with symptoms/ECG.
• HRV: affected by sleep, stress,and hydration.
• Wearables support—not replace—clinical assessment.
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/smartwatches-clinic-trust-data-or-trust-patient-2026a10012jc
