I recently bought a Fitbit Charge 6 watch.
For many reasons, I would not recommend it.
I have seen posts and comments about Apple watches, and I have a question about them.
Are they able to *continuously* monitor for afib?
I have seen people write that Apple watches can do this, but I wonder if those people are using the word "continuously" in the way that I would use it.
To me, "continuously" means that I don't have to do a damned thing to be informed that I am having afib, other than looking at the watch when it vibrates or makes a sound.
With my Fitbit (if I'm using it correctly), I have to navigate to a menu (not always easy), and then I have to stop everything while I grasp the sides of the watch for 30 seconds, and then I have to wait 15 seconds or so, and then I get a written message about the watch's judgment of my condition.
Sure, it's pretty cool, and I should be thankful and all that. But does the Apple watch actually perform its checks at all times, without being asked, and without the need for the human to stop everything and grab the sides?
And if so, how trustworthy is it, without two somewhat separated contact points with the body?