Notably, the ECG app is Garmin's first smartwatch feature classified as a medical device in these regions, as highlighted by Susan Lyman, Garmin's Vice President of Consumer Sales & Marketing.

To utilize the ECG app, users must ensure they have the latest version of the Garmin Connect app and smartwatch software installed.

Garmin has rolled out its ECG app for users in the UK and Switzerland, allowing owners of devices like the Venu 3 Series and fēnix 8 Series to perform electrocardiograms directly from their wrists.

The ECG app records and analyzes the electrical signals of the heart, providing valuable insights into users' heart health.

This technology is particularly important as it can detect irregular heartbeats and conditions like atrial fibrillation (AFib), which often go unnoticed without medical testing.

Users can sync their ECG results to the Garmin Connect app, enabling them to track their ECG history and generate reports for healthcare providers.

This update marks a significant advancement for Garmin's wearables, as the company introduces ECG technology to compete with offerings from Samsung and Apple.

Atrial fibrillation is characterized by an irregular heartbeat that can lead to symptoms such as fatigue and dizziness, and may necessitate medical intervention.