The next Apple Watch Series 10 is rumored to offer blood pressure monitoring. Gadgets360 have recently reported it as a confirmed fact. Here is a list of confirmed facts and rumors about this innovative blood pressure measuring capability of Apple Watch.
Facts: how Apple Watch will measure blood pressure
At present, no FDA clearance or clinical validation studies have been released. However, earlier The US Food and Drug Administration cleared two new features for the Apple Watch Series 4. Those were the electrocardiogram (EKG) and the Watch’s ability to detect and notify the user of an irregular heart rhythm. Also, Apple filed for a patent for a blood pressure measuring functionality in a device similar conceptually to its Watch. It is based on the inflatable bladder in the wrist band to the watch.
Apple engineers have designed the inflatable bladder to compress one or more blood vessels in the limb. This will restrict and/or stop blood flow through the vessels. This compression allows the device to measure the pressures needed to restrict and/or stop blood flow accurately. The resulting data from this process can be used to determine the blood pressure of the user. Market analysts anticipate the new Apple Watch to launch in fall 2024, though Bloomberg reports possible delays into 2025.
What else may be there
- The blood pressure monitoring feature in the Apple Watch Series 10 may not provide precise readings initially. Instead, Apple may focus on trends over time. This feature will notify users about rising trends in their blood pressure rather than give exact measurements.
- The blood pressure monitoring feature will likely require a new sensor. Hence, the blood pressure measuring function will make it incompatible with older models.
- Speculations suggest that the heart rate sensors in the watch might be adjusted to measure blood flow speed for blood pressure estimation.
Rumours: May detect sleep apnea
- The new Apple Watch might also include a built-in sleep apnea detector. Sleep apnea detection through the Apple Watch could simplify the process of diagnosing this condition, especially for mild cases that may go unnoticed.
Apple Watch and Blood Pressure: New User Experience
At-home blood pressure monitoring can complement professional medical check-ups and help users track their health data effectively. Various wireless blood pressure monitors can sync with the Apple Watch’s Health app for convenient tracking. Regular exercise and physical activity are essential for maintaining heart health, and the Apple Watch can assist in tracking fitness goals.
