As predicted, the Apple Watch's version 5.1.2 update went live today, giving anyone in the United States with an Apple Watch Series 4 the ability to take an ECG reading on the wrist. Alongside the ...

As an academic cardiologist, I take a deep, evidence-based look at the Apple Watch’s ECG function. Is it just a cool feature, ...

Now, for those unacquainted with the nuances of cardiology, a standard in the doctor's office is the 12-lead ECG, which is like having a full orchestra compared to the Apple Watch's solo act.

The ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later and all models of Apple Watch Ultra generates an ECG that is similar to a single-lead (or Lead I) ECG. Let’s dive into how to set up and use this ...

Apple made big waves at its last September special event by announcing — concurrent with FDA's announcement of its clearance — an ECG reader built into the Apple Watch Series 4. Now, according to a ...

Apple's latest smartwatch feature, which enables wearers to take an electrocardiogram, may not be as effective at detecting abnormal heart rhythms in younger people as it is for older wearers ...

These symptoms persisted for weeks, when she decided to use her Apple Watch to take an ECG, or electrocardiogram, to measure her heart’s electrical activity. “I would feel tired, short of breath.

Do you use your Apple Watch's ECG feature? If not, this lifesaving story should change your mind and get you to start using it. Here's what happened.

Patients used their Apple Watch for arrhythmia characterization during symptomatic episodes either via a patient-initiated ECG using the Apple Watch ECG App (18 patients, 44%), or the high heart ...