UAE Apple Watch Users Can Now Detect Hypertension From Their Wrist
Apple’s New Hypertension Alerts Aim to Help Millions Detect Silent Heart Risks Earlier
A groundbreaking new feature uses advanced machine learning to help identify early signs of high blood pressure — potentially saving over a million lives
Apple Watch users in the UAE can now monitor one of the world’s most dangerous silent conditions without relying on traditional blood pressure devices. Beginning December 3, Apple introduced its groundbreaking hypertension notifications feature in the UAE — transforming the smartwatch into a powerful early-detection tool for chronic high blood pressure.
Hypertension, the leading risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease, affects an estimated 1.3 billion adults globally. Yet it remains notoriously underdiagnosed due to its lack of obvious symptoms and the fact that many people do not get regular checkups. Even when they do, a single reading at the doctor’s office may not capture the condition accurately.
Apple’s new feature aims to change that.
According to the company, the hypertension detection system is built on rigorous scientific validation. It uses advanced machine learning models trained across multiple major studies comprising more than 100,000 participants. The final algorithm was then clinically validated with a study of over 2,000 individuals, ensuring accuracy and reliability before public release.
How the Feature Works
The device uses its optical heart sensor to analyse how the user’s blood vessels respond to each heartbeat. Working entirely in the background, the algorithm reviews trends across 30-day periods, checking for patterns consistent with hypertension. If found, the watch automatically sends a notification.
These alerts offer users meaningful insights, encouraging them to make lifestyle adjustments or seek medical evaluation before complications arise. Apple recommends that anyone receiving such a notification should track their blood pressure for seven days using a certified third-party blood pressure cuff and share those readings with their healthcare provider.
While the watch cannot detect every case of hypertension, early projections estimate that it will help identify over 1 million undiagnosed cases within the first year alone — a major leap forward in preventive health.
With this innovation, the UAE joins a growing list of regions embracing wearable-led healthcare. As technology and medicine continue to converge, Apple Watch users now have a powerful tool on their wrist, one that could meaningfully reduce long-term health risks and potentially save lives.
