Samsung added the irregular heart rhythm notification functionality to Galaxy watches starting with the Galaxy Watch 6 series back in 2023. Since then, Galaxy Watches have been reported multiple times to detect heart disease in users, helping them get medical care in time.
In the latest news, a 61-year-old woman shared that her Galaxy Watch detected atrial fibrillation. This is a heart disease in which the upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly and often rapidly. While It is not a direct threat to life, if not treated in time, it can cause a stroke.
The user was indeed diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was reported to be taking medication
The user didn’t pay much attention to the notification at first. But after receiving a total of four notifications regarding the condition, she considered seeking medical help. She was indeed diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was reported to be taking medication. “After confirming that the electrocardiogram results showed atrial fibrillation, I called the health insurance counseling nurse, and around this time, I felt a slight pain from the left side of my neck down to my shoulder,” she noted.
It’s great to see a small device equipped with the technology to detect serious health conditions before the user does.
The user posted on reddit: “Around midnight on Saturday, I received a notification from the Galaxy Watch saying that an irregular heart rhythm was detected,” and “I measured an electrocardiogram (ECG) according to the UI guide displayed on the Galaxy Watch screen and received the results of an atrial fibrillation (Afib) diagnosis,” (machine translated from Korean).
Samsung has also added the BP and ECG features to the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 4 series in India. According to a previous report, a Galaxy Watch 5 series user discovered pericarditis – a disease in which the membrane surrounding the heart becomes inflamed – through an electrocardiogram test.
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