ECG and pressure measurement is also available in Slovakia

One of the best features of a smart watch Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 a Galaxy Watch3 is definitely a measurement of blood pressure and ECG. Unfortunately, these features have only been available in some countries for a long time.

However, this is changing today and they can be officially used by Slovak watch owners. Not only the portal pointed this out SamMobile, but also our reader Georgethanks to the screenshot.

ECG and blood pressure measurement in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and 29 other new countries

To activate the pressure measurement and ECG, an update to the latest software via the application is required Galaxy Wearable on your smartphone and application Samsung Health Monitor from the Galaxy Store. Features should be available in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and 29 other new countries. In total, they should be active in 31 new countries:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia , Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

The reason why, unlike conventional heart rate measurements, blood pressure and ECG measurements have not been active is the need for permission from the authorities in the country. Application Samsung Health Monitor but in December 2020, it received CE certification, which enabled Samsung to expand the service to 28 European countries. The CE certificate confirms that the product meets the requirements for safety, health and environmental standards in the EU.

What is the procedure for measuring blood pressure and ECG in a Galaxy Watch?

You can measure your blood pressure regularly through the app Samsung Health Monitor. Before measuring the pressure, it is necessary to calibrate the Galaxy Watch 3 or Galaxy Watch Active 2 using a traditional pressure gauge with a cuff. Then simply click on the Measure command and the device will measure your blood pressure at any time and under any circumstances.

The pressure is measured by analyzing the pulse read by the sensors on the watch. The program analyzes the ratio of the calibrated value and the pressure change and derives the existing pressure value. The user then sees the result on the display of the watch and his smartphone. You then have a record of each measurement in Samsung Health Monitor.

Then place your forearms on a flat surface and lightly press the top button on the watch with your fingertip for 30 seconds. The application measures your heart rate and rhythm and places it either in the category of sinusoids (normal, regular heartbeat) or in the category of fibrillation if the heart beats irregularly. Even in this case, the results are synchronized with the application on the smartphone.