Meaning of 2% or less afib history

I had afib but had an ablation to fix it. Since then my watch gives the the 2% or less history of afib. Does that mean I’ve had some afib or that it wasn’t detectived?

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 9

Posted on Sep 4, 2023 5:39 PM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2024 5:38 AM

If you take a look at the link below, the AFib history will never show 0%. Specifically:


"Your AFib History estimate appears as a percentage. A lower percentage means your heart was in AFib less often, while a higher percentage means more often. Your AFib History will never show as 0%. Instead, it will show as 2% or less."


Track your AFib History with Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Feb 19, 2024 5:38 AM in response to melba105

If you take a look at the link below, the AFib history will never show 0%. Specifically:


"Your AFib History estimate appears as a percentage. A lower percentage means your heart was in AFib less often, while a higher percentage means more often. Your AFib History will never show as 0%. Instead, it will show as 2% or less."


Track your AFib History with Apple Watch - Apple Support


Sep 6, 2023 2:07 PM in response to melba105

Thanks for asking about these features on Apple Watch.


Make sure you're on the latest version of iOS and watchOS supported by your devices.


Check here to see if a feature is available in your region.


Here are some additional resources you might find helpful:


Heart health notifications on your Apple Watch

Take an ECG with the ECG app on Apple Watch

Track your AFib History with Apple Watch


If you have any other questions, please contact our team here.


If you believe that you're experiencing a medical emergency, please contact your local emergency services.

Feb 19, 2024 11:07 PM in response to melba105

My iWatch alerted me to having afib a couple of years ago. I showed it to my cardiologist and he agreed that it appeared I had afib. Further testing verified that and I eventually had an ablation. I never get a reading below 2% so I think that is the lowest level. If your watch shows afib please see a doctor to discuss. Had I not had my afib fixed and gotten on a blood thinner I might not be here now.

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Meaning of 2% or less afib history

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