According to a recent report, the Samsung Galaxy Watch has the ability to detect irregular heartbeats. The feature, which is called "atrial fibrillation detection," uses the watch's built-in heart rate monitor to track the wearer's heart rate and alert them if there are any irregularities.
Atrial fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat that can lead to serious health problems such as stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related conditions. Detecting it early can be crucial for treatment and prevention.
The Galaxy Watch is not the first smartwatch to offer this feature, as Apple Watch also has a similar capability. However, the addition of this feature to the Galaxy Watch expands the options available to consumers who are looking for a wearable device with health monitoring capabilities.
The article notes that while the Galaxy Watch's atrial fibrillation detection feature is a useful tool, it should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.