Samsung Galaxy Watch Now Offers Blood Pressure Monitoring in the US
Your Samsung Galaxy Watch can now measure your blood pressure in the US
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Samsung has launched blood pressure measurement capabilities for the Galaxy Watch4 and newer models in the US. Users must calibrate the watch every 28 days with an upper arm cuff for accurate readings. This feature adds to the health tools available on Galaxy Watches, including FDA-authorized sleep apnea monitoring.
- 01Blood pressure monitoring is available for Galaxy Watch4 and later models in the US.
- 02Users need to calibrate the watch every 28 days with an upper arm cuff.
- 03The watch tracks both systolic and diastolic blood pressure alongside heart rate.
- 04Samsung plans to introduce passive monitoring for blood pressure trends later this year.
- 05This feature complements other health tools like sleep apnea monitoring, approved by the FDA.
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Samsung has rolled out blood pressure measurement for its Galaxy Watch4 and newer models running Wear OS 4 and above in the United States. This feature is integrated into the Samsung Health Monitor app, which allows users to track both systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as heart rate. To ensure the accuracy of the readings, users must calibrate the watch every 28 days using an upper arm cuff. Additionally, Samsung plans to introduce a passive monitoring feature later this year that will allow users to observe blood pressure trends over time. This capability is part of a broader suite of health and wellness tools offered by Samsung, including the FDA-approved sleep apnea monitoring feature, marking significant advancements in wearable health technology.
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This feature allows users to monitor their blood pressure conveniently, potentially improving health management for individuals at risk of hypertension.
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