Published 16:44 IST, December 7th 2018

ECG App Now Reaches Apple Watch 4; Lets Users Detect Atrial Fibrillation Early

Apple Watch 4 is now upgraded with electrocardiogram (ECG) capabilities enabling users record ECG with pulse rate captured though the wrist. With this, the device upon capturing users’ ECG would send alerts in case of irregular heartbeat patterns/rhythms.

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Apple Watch 4 is now upgred with electrocardiogram (ECG) capabilities enabling users record ECG with pulse rate captured though wrist. Now, USP of this development is Apple’s increased focus on healthcare technology that could very well revolutionize modern-day primary healthcare system across world.

With Apple Watch 4 updated, device upon capturing users’ ECG would send alerts in case of irregular heartbeat patterns/rhythms. This information could serve as vital data for doctors to critically monitor cardiac-related data of patients. Here, with this ECG data, doctors could potentially dedicate increased time in diagnosis and treatments than in capturing data (which is done by ECG app in Apple Watch 4).

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Apple Watch 4, with new update, is said to be capable enough of sounding alerts with respect to Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). At this point in time, this update is only applicable to Apple Watch 4 users in US; it is not known wher update would make inros into or economies.

“With release of se heart features, Apple Watch takes next step in empowering people with more information about ir health.” stated Jeff Williams who is Chief Operating Officer at Apple.

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Apple Watch 4 users would be able to check out new cardiac features within ir wearables when a new update to WatchOS 5.1.2 seeds and updates irregular heart rhythm notification functionality. Do check se out and share insights; lso, is this beginning of a healthcare-technology revolution? across globe?

At this juncture, Apple Watch 4 users can downlo updated WatchOS 5.1.2 platform.

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16:44 IST, December 7th 2018