Cutting-edge technological advancements have a profound impact on our everyday existence, and a growing trend advocates for the utilisation of commercial smart wearable gadgets to monitor and manage heart health.
Reports by the South African Heart Association indicate that Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death after HIV/Aids in South Africa and the most frequent cause of death worldwide today. Echoeing this, the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicates that Cardiovascular disease affects over 20.5 million every year, with a majority of deaths happening in low- and middle-income countries.
The World Heart Federation’s goal is to lower this number by promoting greater public education, especially since 80% of premature deaths are preventable. Fortunately, HUAWEI’s improved TruSeenTM 5.5+ greatly enhances dynamic heart rate readings, from PPG arrhythmia detection to heart rate monitoring during sleep, which can alert users to any early warning signs of atrial fibrillation. Here’s what you need to know:
The role of smartwatches in the remote tracking of common cardiovascular diseases
Wearable technology has definitely improved our awareness of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which encompasses heart conditions that could sometimes fly under the radar. While smart wearables took time to grow in popularity, the range of features now made available on smartwatches have played a major role in attracting more health-conscious users. Wearables can help users optimise their workouts and keeps them motivated to exercise more often, which in turn improves users’ cardiovascular health.
Additionally, issues like arrhythmia, i.e. atrial fibrillation, especially require real-time and long-term monitoring and wearables can be a great help in this regard. Research has shown that atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm condition and is linked to an elevated risk of stroke, heart failure and dementia. With PPG Arrhythmia detection in smartwatches like the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4, users can keep tabs on their hearts and be alerted to some early warning signs of arrhythmia.
TruSeenTM 5.5+ for more accurate heartrate monitoring
Responding to increasing needs in the cardiovascular health sector, HUAWEI has spent the past 10 years developing its own heart monitoring solutions for its smart wearables, culminating in its very own TruSeenTM technology. The technology brand first developed its own sensor solutions back in 2017, enabling wearable devices to support six types of dynamic heart rate monitoring.
Later on, in 2020, a high-performance ECG sensor was incorporated into the hardware module of TruSeen™ 4.0, breaking new ground with medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) detection capabilities and continuous blood oxygen monitoring functions. The HUAWEI ECG App went on to obtain a European Union CE MDR medical device certification in 2022.
HUAWEI has most recently launched the improved TruSeenTM 5.5+ in its HUAWEI WATCH GT 4. Taking a big step forward from previous versions, TruSeenTM 5.5+ incorporates an upgraded algorithm that enhances the accuracy of the data by learning the user’s varying activity states and personal activity history. This approach improves the data accuracy by 30%, even under less-than-optimal reading conditions such as during dynamic exercises (skipping rope, running, etc.) or in low-temperature environments.
Obtain precise readings for better health recommendations
The heart is where life flows from. It impacts all other vital components of our physical health. That’s why brands like HUAWEI are making it their core mission to improve access to early diagnoses and the prevention of CVD through healthy living, and empowering users to take control of their health.
You can get your own HUAWEI WATCH GT4 today! Purchase the smartwatch for only R6,999 by visiting the official HUAWEI online store today. Alternatively, you can find it at Takealot, Bash, and HUAWEI Experience Stores, where you’ll also receive a complimentary gift of HUAWEI Freebuds 2 SE and HUAWEI Refresher Service. If you prefer contract options, Vodacom, Cell C, and Telkom offer plans starting from R199 per month for 24 months.
Furthermore, shoppers have the opportunity to enjoy a generous upfront discount of up to 75% through the Discovery Vitality Active Gear Benefit at Totalsports or Sportsman’s Warehouse. Please note that terms and conditions apply.
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