Samsung Health With BP & ECG Monitoring Now Available In Malaysia
January 31, 2023Starting on 25th January, Samsung has made blood pressure and electrocardiogram (ECG) tracking for the Galaxy Watch5 available to users in Malaysia. The new feature is being pushed to the watch5 and Watch5 Pro only. There’s still no news on whether the previous generation devices will get them as well.
According to National Health and Morbidity Survey which was held in 2019, there are about 6.4 million Malaysian who have hypertension and almost half are not aware of it. Hypertension is known as a “silent killer”.
Going for regular check-ups will help you detect any disease or condition even if you feel well, have no symptoms or signs of illness. Early detection, followed by treatment is the best course of action. Routine check-ups are generally recommended to be once every 3 years if you’re under the age of 50 and in good health, and once a year once you turn 50.
Measuring Blood Pressure
A blood pressure test measures the pressure in the arteries as the heart pumps. This will be conducted during a routine health check-up or as a screening for hypertension. A regular check on your blood pressure reading will help gauge the effectiveness of your current lifestyle.
The Galaxy Watch is built with a Photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor inside. You can record your systolic and diastolic pressure, as well as your pulse rate, and record it in the Samsung Health Monitor Blood Pressure app.
Listed below are the steps to follow;
- Set up Samsung Health Monitor on your Galaxy Watch and Galaxy smartphone.
- Calibrate your Galaxy Watch based on the instructions on the Samsung Health Monitor app.
- Wear your Galaxy Watch on the same wrist as during the calibration and make sure the strap is snug, then measure your blood pressure.
- Review your blood pressure measurement
ECG Reading
ECG test is used to check your heart rhythm and electrical activity, whereby it can detect an irregular rhythm. The Galaxy Watch is built with an ECG sensor, which you can use with the Samsung Health Monitor ECG app to create, record, save, and export ECG data.
Listed below are the steps to follow;
- Pair your Galaxy Watch with the Galaxy smartphone.
- Wear the Galaxy Watch snugly on your wrist.
- Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your Galaxy Watch.
- To take an ECG reading, rest your fingertip of the opposite hand lightly on the Galaxy Watch’s top button for 30 seconds.
- The ECG data is synced to the paired Galaxy smartphone where a PDF report is created.
If you require more information on this or how to set up and calibrate your Galaxy Watch, Galaxy smartphone, and Samsung Health Monitor app visit the following link:https://www.samsung.com/my/apps/samsung-health-monitor/
Using the Galaxy Watch, you can also measure your Body composition where you can monitor your body fat percentage, muscle mass, and body water percentage. With that, you can make the right fitness, nutritional, or lifestyle changes to increase muscle and lose fat.
As capable as the Galaxy Watch may be, it isn’t a substitute or replacement for an actual medical device. The data that it provides is meant to offer a ballpark figure of one’s wellness. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your health, it would be best to consult a licensed healthcare practitioner for a proper diagnosis.
