Monitor Your Blood Pressure With This Key Apple Watch Feature

High blood pressure affects 76.4 million Americans, according to the Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association. It can lead to serious medical complications like heart attacks, stroke, kidney disease and even cognitive decline if not treated. However, keeping an eye on your blood pressure isn’t always easy. Although your Apple Watch isn’t capable of giving you a direct blood pressure reading by itself, it can connect with a compatible blood pressure monitor.

Connecting a third-party blood pressure cuff to your Apple Watch makes it easier for you to keep track of your readings between doctor's visits. This won't replace doctor's checkups, but it does help you monitor your blood pressure through real-time insights and help collect your data, which can help your doctor better understand your numbers for your next appointment.

Here's how to use your Apple Watch to monitor blood pressure, along with compatible devices.

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