Garmin has significantly expanded the availability of its ECG app, bringing vital heart health monitoring to a wider global audience. Following its initial launch in 2023, the app, designed to detect potential atrial fibrillation (AFib), is now poised to grace the wrists of users in Australia and the European Union, thanks to recent regulatory approvals.
Enhancing User Empowerment
This expansion marks a crucial milestone in Garmin’s commitment to empowering users with valuable health insights. The ECG app, seamlessly integrated into select Garmin smartwatches, leverages advanced sensors to record the electrical signals generated by the heartbeat. Users can easily initiate a 30-second ECG test directly from their watch, with results displayed instantly for immediate review. Furthermore, the app allows users to store their ECG data within the Garmin Connect platform, creating a comprehensive historical record of their heart rhythm.
Importance of Medical Consultation
While the ECG app provides valuable insights, Garmin emphasizes the importance of consulting a healthcare professional if the watch detects any signs of AFib. This data should be considered supplementary to professional medical advice and not a substitute for a formal diagnosis.
Compatible Devices and Upcoming Rollout
The ECG app is compatible with a range of high-end Garmin smartwatches, including the Fenix 8, Fenix 7, and Enduro 3. A complete list of compatible models can be found below. Garmin has yet to announce a specific timeline for the app’s rollout in Australia and the EU. However, it is anticipated to arrive via upcoming firmware updates for the compatible wearables, accompanied by a corresponding update for the Garmin Connect mobile app.
Compatible Garmin Smartwatches:
- D2 Mach 1 Pro
- Enduro 3
- Epix Pro (Gen 2)
- Epix Pro (Gen 2) Porsche Edition
- Fenix 7 Pro
- Fenix 8
- Quatix 7 Pro
- Tactix 7 AMOLED Edition
- Venu 2 Plus
- Venu 3
- Venu 3s
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