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Samsung Galaxy Watch to Replace Vascular Load with Blood Pressure Trends
Key points
- Vascular Load feature will be discontinued in the US.
- Blood pressure trends will replace Vascular Load.
- Users must check blood pressure monthly for accuracy.
Discontinuation of Vascular Load
Samsung has announced the shutdown of the Vascular Load feature on Galaxy Watch for users in the United States. This will take effect with the next major update, One UI 9 Watch and Samsung Health 7.0, scheduled for late July.
Overview of Vascular Load
The Vascular Load feature measured blood volume and vascular stiffness during sleep, using PPG waveforms. It aimed to help users monitor cardiovascular health based on changes influenced by lifestyle factors.
Transition to Blood Pressure Trends
In place of Vascular Load, Samsung will introduce a blood pressure trend feature, which monitors blood pressure periodically. This feature will provide general wellness information and tips for maintaining healthy habits. Users will need to measure their blood pressure monthly using a cuff to ensure accuracy.
Fine Details of the Update
The full details of the transition include that once Vascular Load is deactivated, previous data will be lost, though users can download their personal data before the feature is removed. The blood pressure trend will be available on the upcoming Galaxy Watch, though existing devices will still support this feature.
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Samsung will remove the Vascular Load feature from Galaxy Watch, pivoting to blood pressure trend monitoring starting with One UI 9 Watch update. This change affects US users and focuses on broader, ongoing health trends over individual measurements.