Atrial fibrillation monitoring

I have recently had open-heart surgery for a new aortic valve, and have an ongoing issue with intermittent atrial fibrillation. On recommendation of both of my cardiologists, I bought an Apple Watch Series 6 so I can be alerted when this is occurring, particularly so I can sit down if walking, etc.


As I am trying to set this up, a question comes up: have you been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. If I check “yes,” I’m told I can’t use this feature.


So I could just lie to the app, or return the Watch. The ECG is a useful feature, but isn’t constantly monitoring.


Is there a workaround? (And yes, I live in the USA.)

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Posted on Nov 24, 2020 3:46 PM

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Nov 24, 2020 3:52 PM in response to ckuttner

I would ask your cardiologist what s/he thinks that you should do. You obviously will have to say no to the question to use that feature, so it is important to know what s/he thinks.


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