FibriCheck uses the smartphone camera (and flashlight) to capture a PPG signal. The PPG signal measures the light absorption in the finger.
Since ECG is most commonly known, a validation study has been performed. This study shows that ECG vs PPG beat-to-beat interval has a correlation of 99,3% .
(Source: Vandenberk T et al., PM Clinical Validation of Heart Rate Apps: Mixed-Methods Evaluation Study JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2017;5(8):e129)
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