The Samsung Galaxy Watch already comes with some important health features. But now, the company has announced that another function will soon be added to the smartwatch. This one could even save lives.
Samsung Galaxy Watch: New Function Detects Heart Disease
The new function of the Samsung Galaxy Watch is intended to help “address some of the most critical challenges in today’s modern healthcare,” as the company states. It is designed to enable the early detection and monitoring of left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD), a serious cardiovascular disease.
This would be a significant milestone, as the condition is responsible for about fifty percent of all heart failure cases, according to Samsung, “and is more fatal than some cancers.” Early detection of LVSD and a timely diagnosis are therefore crucial for reducing the risk of mortality, along with medication and lifestyle adjustments.
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The feature was initially released for the South Korean market. It is based on AI algorithms developed in collaboration with Medical AI, a leading South Korean medical technology company. Medical AI specializes primarily in AI-based ECG technology.
The algorithms are already being used in over 100 major hospitals across South Korea, demonstrating clinically proven reliability in real-world settings. This credibility played a key role in Samsung’s Galaxy Watch becoming the first smartwatch to receive regulatory approval for LVSD detection from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).
So, it may still be a while before the feature is rolled out to all Samsung Galaxy Watch users by default. However, once it is, the feature could not only save lives but also “reduce the surging healthcare costs associated with heart failure by promoting early diagnosis and timely treatment.”
Source: Samsung
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