Study at her Medical Center Samsung reveals that blood pressure monitoring with its use Galaxy Watch3 could help Parkinson's patients monitor orthostatic hypotension more easily.
Η Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced a recent study published in the medical journal "Frontiers in Neurology». The study showed that monitoring blood pressure on the Galaxy Watch could help patients with Parkinson's disease effectively manage orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure due to non-constricting blood vessels.
Orthostatic hypotension, which is common in patients with Parkinson's disease and especially in the elderly with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, can increase the risk of falls. Frequent blood pressure measurements can help detect critical fluctuations in the diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch3, the Galaxy Watch Active2 and the most recent Galaxy Watch4 They have advanced sensors that measure blood pressure through pulse analysis technology, which is detected by heart rate monitors. Users can monitor their blood pressure and other vital functions through the Samsung Health Monitor app and share it with healthcare professionals in PDF format during medical visits.[1]
A research team at Samsung Medical Center, led by Dr. Jin Whan Cho and Dr. Jong Hyeon Ahn, compared the blood pressure measurements collected from Galaxy Watch3 with the measurements resulting from the use of a sphygmomanometer, in order to compare any difference in accuracy. This test showed how to use it Galaxy Watch3 - which is more portable and convenient than a conventional sphygmomanometer - allows Parkinson's patients to measure their blood pressure where and when they need it and to easily monitor any fluctuations in their blood pressure.
The test was performed on 56 patients with an average age of 66,9 years, measuring their blood pressure in one hand with a sphygmomanometer and Galaxy Watch3 at the other. Each patient's blood pressure was measured with both devices, three times.
The findings show that the blood pressure data measured by both the Galaxy Watch and the sphygmomanometer were comparable. The mean and standard deviation of the differences were 0,4 ± 4,6 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and 1,1 ± 4,5 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure. The correlation coefficient (r) between the two devices was 0,967 for SBP and 0,916 for DBP. The closer the correlation coefficient is to 1, the more the two devices follow each other.
The research team stated that
The study, led by Dr. Cho and his research team Dr. Ahn, with Title "Verification of blood pressure measurement using a smartwatch in patients with Parkinson's disease", Was published in the latest issue of the leading medical journal"Frontiers in Neurology».
Blood pressure monitoring is currently offered through the Samsung Health Monitor application[2] available at Austria, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, UAE and United Kingdom.
To learn more about the application Samsung health monitor and other features of the Galaxy Watch4 series, visit the addresses:
Galaxy Watch4: https://www.samsung.com/gr/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch4-black-bluetooth-44mm-sm-r870nzkaeue/
Galaxy Watch4 Classic: https://www.samsung.com/gr/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch4-classic-black-bluetooth-46mm-sm-r890nzkaeue/
[1] To ensure accuracy, users should calibrate their device every four weeks with a traditional blood pressure cuff. The Samsung Health Monitor app cannot diagnose hypertension, other conditions, or check for signs of a heart attack. This app should be used for measurements by people 22 years and older. The use of the device is not a substitute for conventional methods of diagnosis or treatment by a qualified health professional.
[2] Requires Samsung Galaxy Smartphone with Android 7 or later and Samsung Health Monitor application that is only available in the Samsung Galaxy application store. Due to local restrictions on obtaining approval / registration as a medical device, the Samsung Health Monitor app only works on watches and smartphones purchased in markets where the service is currently available.
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