Here’s how to use the ECG app on your Apple Watch.
Apple advises that only people over the age of 22 use the ECG app.
Your Apple Watch must be running watchOS 5.1.2 or later to use this feature.
The ECG feature isn’t available everywhere.Check with Appleto see if your region supports this app.
Contact your doctor if you are experiencing any concerning heart-related symptoms!
Open theECG appon your Apple Watch.
Using the hand not wearing the watch, hold your finger on theDigital Crownfor 30 seconds without pressing down.
Keep your finger on the Digital Crown until the countdown is complete.
Tap theplus signto add symptoms, and then tapSave.
you might also view your ECG results in the Health app on your paired iPhone.
What Do the Apple Watch ECG Results Mean?
The ECG reading isn’t as thorough or accurate as an electrocardiogram performed by your doctor.
Still, it offers a glimpse of your heart health and may detect AFib symptoms.
Your heart is beating in a normal, uniform pattern with no problems detected.
The medical term for a low heart rate isbradycardia; it can be due to medical issues or medications.
Elite athletes often register a low heart rate.
A low heart rate reading can also be due to outside issues, such as a loose watch band.
A low heart rate reading will interfere with the Apple Watch’s ability to detect atrial fibrillation.
High Heart Rate
A heart rate of over 120 BPM is considered high.
If your Apple Watch indicates signs of AFib, contact your doctor immediately.
AFib can be due to conditions such as high blood pressure or sleep apnea.
It can also be triggered by alcohol, caffeine, or other factors.
This can be due to a too-loose band or too much movement while taking the ECG.
Here’s how to set up heart rate notifications:
initiate the Apple Watch app on your paired iPhone.
UnderSet Up Irregular Rhythm Notifications, selectHigh Heart Rate.
Choose a high heart rate parameter, then go back and selectLow Heart Rate.
key in your low heart rate parameter.
You’ve set up notifications for irregular heart rhythm.
Turn this feature off any time if you change your mind.
