There are numerous heart conditions that often go undiagnosed, thereby making ECG mandatory from time to time after the age of 40. However, with the present-day lifestyle that one leads, there is no more age limit for heart ailments to show up. This calls for keeping an eye on your heart rate on a regular basis. Talking in this regard, a common topic of discussion is Atrial Fibrillation. This is known as a health condition difficult to diagnose due to the lack of onset of symptoms at an early stage. Here is where the ECG app and irregular rhythm notification feature on the Apple watch become useful.
While ECG readings usually require a visit to the doctor and the use of ECG machines, those having an Apple Watch find it more convenient to check their heart condition. It helps in detecting the early signs and symptoms of a heart ailment so that you can approach the doctor for further evaluation and on-time treatment.
Functions of Irregular Rhythm Notification Feature
The irregular rhythm notification feature checks your heart rhythm functioning in the background when you put on your watch and triggers a notification if anything irregular is identified. That could mean the onset of Atrial Fibrillation or AFib.
As soon as you receive notification, users in regions where this feature has been approved can instantly launch the ECG app and perform a comprehensive test in less than 30 seconds. To complete this step, put your finger over the Digital Crown for a minute, and it will generate the Electrocardiogram or ECG waveform. Apple has skillfully designed 2 algorithms that people wearing the Apple Watch can use to measure the ECG waves. The first algorithm is responsible for the functionality and improvement of the second one by letting the ECG application check signs of AFib during higher heart rates such as the ones during exercise, for instance.
However, due to regulations in certain regions and countries, you might not be able to have access to version 2 that is already in use. You can easily verify the version of the irregular rhythm notification feature that your Apple Watch or your iPhone is using by following the steps mentioned below.
Check the version number on your Apple Watch:
To verify the version of the irregular rhythm notification feature on your Apple Watch, here are the steps:
Press the Digital Crown of your Apple Watch and select the Settings app.
Scroll down to Select the Heart Rate option
Tap on the Irregular Rhythm Notifications
Keep scrolling down to see the version number
Check the version number on your iPhone:
If you want to check the version that the irregular rhythm notification feature is using the iPhone, go ahead opening the Health App
Proceed with selecting the Browse tab
Scroll down and now select Heart
Tap on the Irregular Rhythm Notifications
Scroll down further to the Options and Tap on About
Conclusion
You will be able to see the version number of the irregular rhythm notification listed just next to the Feature version. For any issues preventing you from viewing it, get in touch with an expert of iPhone and Apple Watches.
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