August 5, 2026 · JACC. Clinical electrophysiology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2026.06.034

Photoplethysmography for Heart Rate and Rhythm Monitoring: Current Evidence and Clinical Applications

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The authors investigate the efficacy and clinical applications of photoplethysmography (PPG) as a noninvasive method for heart rate and rhythm monitoring, particularly in comparison to the gold standard of electrocardiography (ECG). They highlight PPG's advantages in continuous monitoring and atrial fibrillation detection, while also addressing its limitations and the need for standardized validation protocols to enhance its clinical adoption. Ultimately, the study emphasizes PPG's potential to complement ECG in improving patient-centered cardiovascular care.

Michiel De Wever, Anirudh Nandan, Emma Svennberg, David Duncker, Dominik Linz, Suneet Mittal, Peter Haemers, Laurent Pison, Rod Passman

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