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Apple Watch
Use the ECG App

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Apple Watch
Use the ECG App

The ECG app on your Apple Watch® provides a convenient way to monitor your heart health and share recordings with your doctor.

Before you begin

The ECG app isn't available while an Apple Watch is set up in Standalone Mode (Apple Watch For Your Kids) and isn't intended for use by people under 22 years old.

Take an ECG

  1. From the connected Apple® iPhone®, open the
    Health app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Browse
    Heart
    Electrocardiograms (ECG)
    .
  3. Tap
    Set Up
    then follow the onscreen instructions.
  4. Ensure your watch fits comfortably on your wrist.
  5. From the watch screen, open the
    ECG app
    .
  6. Keep your arm steady while holding your finger on the Digital Crown for 30 seconds.
    Don't press the Digital Crown during the session.
  7. View the classification.
  8. If necessary, tap
    Add Symptoms
    , select your symptoms, tap
    Save
    then tap
    Done
    .

View Health Info

  1. From the connected Apple® iPhone®, open the
    Health app
    .
  2. Tap the
    Search icon
    .
  3. Navigate:
    Heart
    Electrocardiograms (ECG)
    .
  4. View your ECG results.
  5. To share with your doctor, tap
    Export a PDF for your doctor
    .