FDA-cleared and clinically-validated app lets
even more Garmin customers record an ECG and check for signs of
atrial fibrillation right from their smartwatch
OLATHE,
Kan., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin
(NYSE: GRMN) is pleased to announce the expansion of the ECG
App1 to the epix™ Pro series,
fēnix® 7 Pro series, Venu® 3 series and
tactix® 7 – AMOLED Edition smartwatches. The ECG App is
an FDA-cleared app that allows users to record their heart rhythm
and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) right from their
smartwatch. Customers in the United
States can use the app to record a 30-second
electrocardiogram (ECG) and view their heart rhythm results
immediately on the watch or, optionally, later in the Garmin
Connect™ smartphone app.
"We are pleased to bring the ECG App to even more of our
customers, including those with our flagship epix Pro and fēnix 7
Pro series smartwatches. We take pride in offering premium health
and wellness features across our smartwatch lineups and this
revolutionary tool that lets our customers conveniently take an ECG
recording when they want only adds to the suite of innovative
features to help them stay on top of their health." – Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer
Sales
When customers take an ECG, the ECG App uses sensors on their
compatible smartwatch to record the electrical signals that control
how their heart beats. The app then analyzes that recording to
detect signs of AFib. Additionally, users have the option to sync
their results to Garmin Connect. Through the Garmin Connect app,
customers can view their history of results and create reports that
can be shared with a health care provider.
The ECG App is available now on the epix Pro series, fēnix 7 Pro
series, Venu 3 series and tactix 7 – AMOLED Edition smartwatches
for customers in the United States
and requires the latest version of the Garmin Connect smartphone
app and smartwatch software before use. Garmin originally announced
ECG App availability for Venu 2 Plus customers in January.
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1 The ECG app is only available on select Garmin
smartwatches with the latest version of the Garmin Connect
smartphone app and smartwatch software. The ECG app is not
available in all regions; see Garmin.com/ECG for
availability. The ECG app is not intended for use by people under
22 years old. With the ECG app, a compatible smartwatch is capable
of generating an ECG similar to a single-lead
electrocardiogram.
About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin
International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN).
Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries
are located in the United States,
Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Venu, fēnix and tactix
are registered trademarks and epix and Garmin Connect are
trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and
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