"Nina Raemont/ZDNET Apple's Hypertension Detection feature could be the reason you learn about your high blood pressure. The feature is available on the latest lineup of Apple Watches that the tech giant unveiled earlier this month, but it's also available on later models updated to WatchOS 26. Hypertension Detection recently received FDA clearance, validating the feature's clinical ability to detect hypertension in Apple Watch wearers. In developing the feature, Apple used data from more than 100,000 study participants to understand the presence in the body."
"Hypertension Detection monitors blood pressure over a 30-day period to measure blood volume. After 30 days, the user receives a rating that indicates whether their blood pressure is above or below the hypertension threshold. This feature does not monitor daily or hourly blood pressure and can't take momentary readings. Instead, it's a detection mechanism that views blood pressure activity longitudinally."
The Hypertension Detection feature monitors blood volume across a 30-day period and delivers a rating indicating whether blood pressure crosses the hypertension threshold. The feature provides longitudinal detection rather than daily, hourly, or momentary blood pressure readings. The feature received FDA clearance after development that used data from more than 100,000 study participants. Supported devices include Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, and devices that can update to watchOS 26 such as Series 9 and Ultra 2; Apple Watch SE models are not supported. Users enable notifications and setup through the iPhone Health app.
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