High Blood Pressure Detection with Apple Watch in the UAE

 

Apple Watch users in the UAE no longer need a blood pressure monitor and can check their blood pressure through their smartwatch. This new feature can assist in the early detection of high blood pressure.

 

The Apple Watch launched its high blood pressure alert feature in the UAE on December 3rd. This feature can identify symptoms of chronic high blood pressure and alert users. High blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease, affecting approximately 1.3 billion adults worldwide.

 

The smartwatch uses a heart rate optical sensor to analyze the response of blood vessels to heartbeats. The algorithm operates automatically in the background and reviews data over 30-day intervals. If continuous signs of high blood pressure are detected, the user will be notified.

 

This feature helps users stay informed about their health status and make necessary lifestyle changes or start treatment if needed. It is predicted that this feature will identify over one million undiagnosed individuals with high blood pressure in the first year. It is recommended that individuals who receive alerts record their blood pressure for seven days with a blood pressure monitor and share the results with their doctor.

 

Source: Gulf Times