Apple has officially made the ability to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) or electrocardiogram available to users of its Apple Watch Series 4 smartwatch, as part of a free update to watchOS 5.1.2 that includes the application for the new feature.
And Apple Watch Series 4 allows users to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG), or electrocardiogram, based on the electrodes built into the side button and the heart rate sensor on the bottom of the watch.
An electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG or EKG, is a test that records the timing and timing of electrical signals generated by the heartbeat, which helps doctors identify how healthy the heart is and whether there are health problems.
And the ECG application built into the Apple Watch can record the heartbeat and rhythm, and then display the heart’s condition, whether the pulse and pattern are normal or whether there are signs of atrial fibrillation or an irregular heartbeat, a condition that can lead to serious complications, and the user can then Send the results or history to the doctor in a PDF file.
1- Make sure your Apple Watch operating system is up to date (the feature is available with watchOS 5.1.2), as well as your iPhone is updated to the latest version.
2- Open the Health app on your iPhone.
3- From the Health app, tap Health Data > Heart > ECG.
4- Click on Set up ECG in the health app on the iPhone, to show the application for conducting the electrocardiogram on the Apple Watch (Apple Watch Series 4 in particular).
5- You can perform an ECG at any time after that, or when you feel symptoms such as a rapid heartbeat, or when you receive an app alert of an irregular heart rhythm.
6- Make sure you wear the Apple Watch comfortably in your hand.
7- Open the ECG app on the Apple Watch.
8- Place your hand on a desk or fold it across your chest.
9- With your other hand, hold your finger on the side button of the watch.
10- Wait for 30 seconds for the test to finish, and the result will appear, then you can click to add symptoms and then click Save.
After an EKG test, Apple says that regardless of the result, if you're not feeling well or have any symptoms, you should talk to your doctor.
These are the results that the application shows after choosing:
Sinus rhythm: It indicates that the heart beats in a regular pattern between 50 to 100 beats per minute.
Atrial fibrillation: This means that the heart rate is irregular, and it is one of the most common forms of arrhythmia. If you have not previously been diagnosed with this health problem, you should see a doctor.
Low or high heart rate: A low heart rate can be due to some medications or if the electrocardiogram is not done properly. A high heart rate can also be due to exercise, stress, nervousness, drinking alcohol, or dehydration. Or infection or atrial fibrillation.
Inconclusive: An inconclusive result, whether the watch is not worn properly or for other reasons.
Apple confirms that the ECG application in the Apple Watch Series 4 cannot detect heart attacks, nor can it predict stroke or blood clots, and says that the feature or application is now only available to users in the United States.
And the feature of the ability to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) became available for users of the Apple Watch Series 4 and later versions in Saudi Arabia, with the launch of the watchOS 6.2.5 update for its smart watch operating system, in May 2020.
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