February 2026

CARDIOVASCULAR

SMARTPHONE-BASED AFIB DETECTION: CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR DIGITAL CARDIOVASCULAR CARE

Featuring: Baljash S. Cheema, MD

Episode Summary

In this episode of Better Edge, Baljash S. Cheema, MD explores the integration of FDA-approved digital health technologies in cardiovascular care, focusing on a photoplethysmography-based algorithm for remote AFib detection and monitoring. Dr. Cheema discusses the clinical validation of this smartphone-enabled tool and its advantages over traditional wearables. He also highlights its implications for patient empowerment, stroke prevention and the evolving landscape of AI-driven diagnostics.
Baljash S. Cheema, MD, Assistant Professor of Cardiology

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