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The Samsung Health Monitor app allows users to monitor and track their blood pressure easier and more comfortably
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that the Samsung Health Monitor app has been approved by South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Pharmaceutical Safety (MFDS) as Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), making it a over-the-counter for government approved cuffless blood pressure monitoring. The Samsung Health Monitor app, when combined with advanced sensor technology on the Galaxy Watch Active2[1], allows users to measure and track their blood pressure in an easier and more comfortable way.
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Globally, hypertension, if not properly controlled, is known to significantly increase the risk of brain, kidney, and heart disease, including stroke and coronary heart disease. By helping users measure and track their blood pressure, the Samsung Health Monitor app gives people a better understanding of their health and enables them to make more informed decisions to lead healthier lives.
“The Samsung Health Monitor app has the potential to help millions of hypertensive people around the world,” says Taejong Jay Yang, senior corporate vice president and head of healthcare team, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “This is one of many examples of how Samsung is integrating best-in-class hardware with the latest software innovations to renew mobile experiences.”
Once your Galaxy Watch Active2 device has been calibrated with a traditional cuff, you can simply tap to “Measure” your blood pressure anytime, anywhere. The device measures blood pressure through pulse wave analysis, which is tracked with heart rate monitoring sensors. Then the program analyzes the relationship between the calibration value and the change in blood pressure to determine the blood pressure[2]. To ensure accuracy, users should calibrate their device at least every four weeks.
With the addition of blood pressure monitoring, the Galaxy Watch Active2 features Samsung’s most advanced health and wellness capabilities to date. The Galaxy Watch Active2 comes with more sensitive and accurate heart rate monitoring sensors, and allows users to track exercise, sleep, stress, and get additional health care information that can help you improve your well-being.[3].
The Samsung Health Monitor app will be available on the Galaxy Watch Active2 over the course of the third quarter and will progressively expand to upcoming Galaxy Watch devices.
