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, ...

Respiratory rate, another metric in the Apple Watch vitals app, shows how many breaths you take per minute. This typically ...

New studies show Apple Watch detects atrial fibrillation early, helping prevent strokes by identifying hidden heart ...

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 ...

Stroke Risk Could Be Flagged Early Using Apple Watch Technology, Studies Show ...

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

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 ...

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

If you have an Apple Watch on your wrist or have played around with the popular smartwatch before, odds are you're familiar with how much technology is packed into this small devi ...