Smartwatch-based monitoring using both photoplethysmography and ECG could improve detection of new-onset atrial fibrillation ...

A new clinical study suggests the Apple Watch may be more effective at detecting atrial fibrillation than standard medical check-ups.

AliveCor has launched (and received FDA clearance for) a new ECG sensor built into an Apple Watch strap, as well as an Apple Watch app on which users can see their ECG in near real-time. The strap, ...

With the addition of FDA clearances for the ECG sensor and irregular heart rate algorithm, the Apple Watch is now technically a medical device. But it is still primarily a consumer product, and its ...

While Apple Watches cannot detect strokes or provide diagnoses, they can at times monitor your heart rate to detect an ...

The atria are unable to pump blood properly, which can lead to blood pooling and the formation of clots inside the heart. If ...

Smartwatches from brands like Apple, Google and Samsung with ECG sensor appear to be a better means of detecting life-threatening heart rhythm disorders than conventional check-ups and medical care, ...

The Apple Watch now offers two features OK’d for medical use, thanks to an update the Cupertino, Calif.-based tech maker released Dec. 6. 1. Apple released the two features — an electrocardiogram app ...

Future iterations of the Apple Watch could monitor blood pressure, signs of heart failure, and more. A slew of new patents reveals Cupertino's plan to leverage not just the metal square that currently ...

Your Apple Watch may be able to do more for your health than you're aware of. Start using these features as you go on your 2026 health journey.