The ECG function will appear on the Russian Apple Watch

The innovation includes a heart rate notification function.Check the rhythm periodically

hearts in the background and send alerts if an irregular rhythm caused by atrial fibrillation is detected. You'll see notifications on Apple Watch 3 or later.  

Irregular rhythm notification function studiedin the Apple Heart Study, 400,000 participants took part. According to the company, this is the largest study of the cardiovascular system.

According to a statement from VNIIMT, a division of Roszdravnadzor, the ECG application and the irregular heart rhythm notification function are not medical devices. 

In order to determine pressures are usedelectrodes built into the crystal on the back and in the Digital Crown on Apple Watch Series 4 and later. They work in conjunction with the ECG application and allow the user to obtain an electrocardiogram similar to the results of single-wire ECG monitors.

To measure blood pressure, you need to open the new ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 and later and hold your finger on the Digital Crown.

What models support ECG app:

  • Apple Watch Series 4
  • Apple Watch Series 5
  • Apple Watch Series 6

We are confident that these features will helpusers to have more informed conversations with doctors. With the ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notification feature, customers can better understand their heart health.

Sambul Desai, Apple Vice President of Health

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