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Apple Watch rolls out heart health check features to UK users
Apple has rolled out its ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notification to Apple Watch Series 4 owners in the UK, Ireland and other countries across Europe. The ECG app allows people to test their heart rhythm directly from their wrist, simply by holding their finger on the Digital Crown. ECGs were limited to the…
Apple Watch could spot irregular heartbeat, study shows
A huge study suggests the Apple Watch can sometimes detect an irregular heartbeat – but experts say more work is needed to determine if using wearable technology to screen for heart problems really helps. More than 419,000 Apple Watch users signed up for the study, making it the largest ever to explore screening seemingly healthy…
Apple rolls out ECG test feature for heart health checks on the Apple Watch
Users of the latest Apple Watch are now able to take an ECG (Electro Cardiogram) reading of their heart’s rhythm as part of an update which is initially rolling out across the US. Apple announced the arrival of enhanced sensors for a unique ECG feature at the launch of the latest Apple Watch in September,…
