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gadgets10 days ago•15 min saved

Galaxy Watch 6 Aims to Predict Fainting Before It Happens

Samsung says the Galaxy Watch 6 will include a fainting-prediction sensor developed with Chung-Ang University Hospital, capable of forecasting vasovagal syncope up to five minutes before episodes with over 84% accuracy (90% sensitivity, 64% specificity) in early clinical trials. If commercialization proceeds, this proactive warning could reduce injuries from fainting and edge out competitors like Apple, though the tech remains in clinical testing for now.

via Gizmodo|

#gadgets #galaxy-watch-6 #health

technology28 days ago•9 min saved

Galaxy Watch6 Predicts Fainting Five Minutes Early, New Study Shows

A joint study with Chung-Ang University shows biosignals from the Galaxy Watch6, analyzed with an AI algorithm, can predict vasovagal syncope up to five minutes before onset with 84.6% accuracy (90% sensitivity, 64% specificity) in 132 patients, marking the first evidence that a commercial smartwatch can enable early, preventive warning and publishing findings in European Heart Journal – Digital Health.

via samsung.com|

#galaxy-watch6 #heart-rate-variability #preventive-care

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling the Hidden Triggers Behind Fainting: Science's Latest Discovery

New research has discovered a pathway between the heart and brain that can trigger fainting, providing an explanation for the phenomenon that affects about 40% of people at some point in their lives. The study found a group of nerve cells connecting the heart's ventricles with a small region of the brainstem, and when stimulated, mice experienced a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure, leading to fainting-like symptoms. This finding could potentially lead to new treatments for disorders that affect blood flow to the brain, including those associated with long COVID.

via NPR|

#autonomic-disorders #fainting #health