The ECG was the most awaited feature since the launch of the AppleWatch series 4. And it is out in the latest watchOS update. This all you need to know about this new health feature.
Getting Started:
All You need to do to take an ECG is update your iPhone to iOS 12.1.1, and your Apple Watch Series 4 to WatchOS 5.1.2 in order to use the ECG app.
How To Use:
- Once You Update Your Apple Watch Series 4 You Will Find A New App On Your Apple Watch.
- Opening That App Will Take You To Health App On Your iPhone For A Setup.
- Enter Your Date Of Birth And Just Go Through The Splash Screens And You Will Be Done.
- Now, You Can Use The Apple Watch App To Take An ECG Whenever You Want.
This is considered as a life-saving feature which will detect atrial fibrillation (AFib) or inconclusive with your heart.
This feature is compared with the EKG taken at a doctor and stacks up close enough. As it is only collecting this information from your wrist it is not very accurate as compared to the EKG in identifying the location of that rhythm.
According to doctors having an Apple watch with ECG is very useful for patients with cardiac issues and potentially could save their lives.
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