News – FR – Samsung Expands Vital Blood Pressure and EKG Monitoring to Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2 in 31 other countries

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Samsung Electronics today announced that the Samsung Health Monitor application, that helps you monitor your health and encourages you to achieve your wellness goals, will be available soon in 31 new countries. Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active21 users can enjoy the benefits of blood pressure and EKG monitoring through the Samsung Health Monitor app, which means they can stay informed about their health wherever and whenever they want.

Samsung Health Monitor app received CE mark in December 2020, which allowed the service to expand into 28 European countries A CE mark is an administrative sign to underline that a product complies with EU safety requirements, health and environment This will now allow users in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UK to easily and conveniently benefit from advanced blood pressure monitoring and EKG In addition to this, Samsung Health Monitor app is also introduced in Chile, in Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates, bringing the total to 31 new countries.

«Almost a million people have used the Samsung Health Monitor app to manage their health since its initial launch in Korea last June», to declare TaeJong Jay Yang, Senior Vice President of the Company and Head of the Health Team, Mobile Communications Business chez Samsung Electronics «We are determined to bring this innovative health service to more people around the world., and the latest expansion marks a major milestone in our mission”

High blood pressure is usually linked to diseases of the brain, kidneys and heart, and if it is not treated, it can lead to stroke and coronary heart disease Galaxy smartwatches can measure blood pressure through Samsung Health Monitor app, that provides users with a deeper insight into health and enables them to make more informed decisions about their well-being

Once your Galaxy Watch3 or Galaxy Watch Active2 has been calibrated with a traditional armband 2, you can just press to «measure» your blood pressure at all times, anywhere The device measures blood pressure by analyzing pulse waves, which is tracked with the heart rate monitoring sensors The program then analyzes the relationship between the calibration value and the change in blood pressure to determine blood pressure3

It is estimated that approximately 335 million people worldwide are affected by atrial fibrillation (FA) 4, a common form of abnormal heart rhythm Atrial fibrillation is often the cause of heart complications, including blood clots, failure and stroke

The EKG function works by analyzing the electrical activity of the heart through a sensor on the Galaxy Watch3 or Galaxy Watch Active2 Simply open the Samsung Health Monitor app when you are comfortably seated and make sure the watch is snug on your wrist Then, rest your forearm on a flat surface and lightly place the fingertip of the opposite hand on the top button of the smartwatch for 30 seconds The application will then measure your heart rate and rhythm, which will be classified as a sinus rhythm (a normal and steady heartbeat) or AFib (when the heart beats irregularly)5

To take blood pressure and EKG measurements, users must have installed the Samsung Health Monitor app on the Galaxy Watch3 or Galaxy Watch Active2 and on their Galaxy smartphone The Samsung Health Monitor app is automatically installed when users update their Galaxy smart watch to the latest version through the The Galaxy Wearable app The smartwatch app will then open a link that will direct users to the smartphone app download page in the Galaxy Store app.

The update of the Samsung Health Monitor application will be gradually available on Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2 from 4 February6 For more information on Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2, please visit: actualitéssamsungcom or samsungcom

1Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 70 or higher, to pair with a Galaxy Watch3 or a Galaxy Watch Active2

3 Users should measure their blood pressure while resting, as they would with a traditional armband, and refrain from measuring when they are training, smoke or drink. Blood pressure measurement or Samsung Health Monitor app cannot diagnose hypertension, other conditions or look for signs of a heart attack It is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional

5 ECG recording or Samsung Health Monitor app never checks for signs of a heart attack It is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment

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