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Apple Releases WatchOS with FDA approved electrocardiogram... (macrumors.com)
3 points by sahin on Dec 6, 2018 | hide | past | favorite | 1 comment



These are the features

& New ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 (US and US territories only)

* Allows you to take an electrocardiogram similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram

* Can indicate whether your heart rhythm shows signs of atrial fibrillation—a serious form of irregular heart rhythm—or sinus rhythm, which means your heart is beating in a normal pattern

* Saves ECG waveform, classification and any noted symptoms in a PDF on the Health app on iPhone to share with your doctor

- Adds the ability to receive an alert if an irregular heart rhythm that appears to be atrial fibrillation is detected (US and US territories only)

- Enables direct access to supported movie tickets, coupons, and rewards cards in Wallet when tapped to a contactless reader

- Receive notifications and animated celebrations when you achieve daily maximum points in a day during an Activity competition

- New Infograph complications for Mail, Maps, Messages, Find My Friends, Home, News, Phone, Remote




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