The Apple Watch Ultra 2 does not currently feature a built-in hypertension detection system. Instead, it offers various health monitoring capabilities such as heart rate tracking, ECG, and blood oxygen monitoring, but lacks the ability to directly measure blood pressure using a cuff-like mechanism[1].
Future Hypertension Detection Plans
Apple is reportedly working on a hypertension detection feature expected to debut in future models, particularly the 2025 lineup. This feature will not provide specific blood pressure readings but will alert users when their blood pressure trends indicate potential hypertension[2][3].
How It Works:
- Non-Invasive Monitoring: The upcoming system is designed to be non-invasive, likely utilizing sensors to monitor vascular trends and changes in blood chemistry without the need for traditional cuffs[2][4].
- Alert System: Rather than displaying precise systolic and diastolic numbers, the watch will notify users if it detects that their blood pressure is outside of normal ranges, similar to how the Apple Watch currently alerts users about sleep apnea[3][6].
- Integration with Health App: Users may also have the option to log their experiences during hypertension alerts through a journaling app, which could help in tracking their health over time[4][5].
Conclusion
While the Apple Watch Ultra 2 does not currently include hypertension detection, future iterations are set to enhance its health monitoring capabilities significantly. Users looking for blood pressure tracking must rely on compatible external devices that sync with the Apple Health app for now[1].
Citations:[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wao2gzmdqoI
[2] https://www.digitalhealthnews.com/apple-watch-to-introduce-hypertension-detection-feature-by-2025
[3] https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/15/future-apple-watch-ultra-rumored-to-get-satellite-communications-hypertension-detection
[4] https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-working-on-hypertension-sleep-apnea-detection-for-next-apple-watch
[5] https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/17/apple-watch-2024-health-features/
[6] https://me.mashable.com/tech/50158/apple-watch-ultra-to-gain-satellite-emergency-messaging-and-hypertension-detection-in-upcoming-model
[7] https://www.apple.com/jo/apple-watch-ultra-2/specs/
[8] https://in.mashable.com/tech/86799/apple-watch-set-to-introduce-hypertension-detection-feature-report