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Heart-rate tracking and ECG

While its original intention was not a focus on well-being, the Apple Watch has now become synonymous with health and fitness. There is one physical measure that the device has packed since its launch in 2014 though – heart-rate tracking. While the heart rate isn’t actually the most reliable measure of a person’s cardiovascular health, it’s the simplest to measure, and can provide a basic indication of a possible medical condition.

Apple has invested heavily in medical technology in an effort to

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