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Apple Watch to Detect Hypertension, Aiming for 1M Cases

9/13/2025

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Apple gained FDA clearance for its hypertension detection feature on the Apple Watch, set to launch next week.
This feature will be available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later models, including Ultra 2 and Ultra 3, across over 150 countries.
It analyzes blood vessel responses using the optical heart sensor over 30 days, alerting users to potential high blood pressure.
Apple estimates it may identify over one million undiagnosed hypertension cases in the first year.
Users should confirm alerts with a standard blood pressure cuff and consult healthcare providers.

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Story summary

Apple gained FDA clearance for its hypertension detection feature on the Apple Watch, set to launch next week.
This feature will be available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later models, including Ultra 2 and Ultra 3, across over 150 countries.
It analyzes blood vessel responses using the optical heart sensor over 30 days, alerting users to potential high blood pressure.
Apple estimates it may identify over one million undiagnosed hypertension cases in the first year.
Users should confirm alerts with a standard blood pressure cuff and consult healthcare providers.