SGGPO 10/18/2023 18:25

The clinically tested and FDA-cleared Electrocardiogram (ECG) app allows many Garmin users to record their heart rate and detect early signs of atrial fibrillation through their wrist-based smartwatch.

Clinically tested and FDA-cleared Electrocardiogram (ECG) application

Garmin has just announced the expansion of the ECG App1 application on the epix Pro series, fēnix 7 Pro series, and Venu 3 series smartwatches.

This FDA-cleared app allows users to record their heart rate and check for signs of irregular heartbeat (AFib) directly from their smartwatch on their wrist. Users can use the app to record an electrocardiogram (ECG) for 30 seconds and view the heart rate results right on the watch or with the option to view them later in the Garmin Connect app on their smartphone.

When users take an ECG, the ECG app uses the built-in sensors on their compatible smartwatch to record the electrical signals that represent the heartbeat. The app then analyzes that recording to detect signs of an irregular heartbeat. They can also sync the results to Garmin Connect, where they can view a history of their results and create reports that can be shared with their healthcare provider.