Manual: the ECG on the Apple Watch 4 create
The US food and drug administration has the ECG function on the Apple Watch 4 approved. The measured data can help in the early detection, to replace the visit to the doctor. Since the technology is not yet approved in Europe, we can use the function in Germany at the earliest in 2019. An exact date is not yet available.
- In order to use the function, you need the corresponding ECG App by Apple. In the US App Store, the App should appear in 2018.
- Start the App and place your Finger on the little wheel in the Apple Watch, the so-called crown.
- Hold the Position for 30 seconds, the 1-channel ECG. You will then receive a short evaluation of the data.
Apple Watch 4: ECG start and evaluate
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Thus, the electrocardiogram is working on the Smartwatch
The ECG function should be used primarily to prevention. Heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation can thus be detected at an early stage will be. According to Apple, the accuracy of the results is 95 percent, and a visit to the doctor, the Mini-ECG replaced, however.
- The electrocardiogram in the Apple Watch 4 works similar to the professional devices. Be needed called a cardiac Monitor, and an electrode.
- As with the predecessors, an optical pulse sensor is located on the back of the Apple Watch. This is supplemented in the latest Version, to an electrical Sensor. The electrode is located in the crown.
