# Wellness Promoting Smart Watches Samsung Expanded its Vital Blood Pressure and Electrocardiogram By Grace Mahas | Published 2021-02-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-blood-pressure-and-electrocardiogram References: [news.samsung](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-expands-vital-blood-pressure-and-electrocardiogram-tracking-to-galaxy-watch3-and-galaxy-watch-active2-in-31-more-countries) The [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch4) Vital [Blood Pressure and Electrocardiogram tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-monitoring-capability) will now be available in the Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 in over 30 new countries, helping more consumers stay informed whenever they go. The new features will help users reduce their chances of brain, kidney, and heart diseases by offering comprehensive insights into their health and enabling them to make informed decisions and track their wellness goals. Moreover, users can easily measure their [heart rate and rhythm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-frontier-x2) to classifying both as "a Sinus Rhythm (a normal, regular heartbeat) or AFib (when the heart beats irregularly)." To use the blood pressure and electrocardiogram measurements or to share with their healthcare provider, Samsung users must have the Samsung Health Monitor app installed on both the Galaxy Watch3 or Galaxy Watch Active2 and their Galaxy smartphone. Image Credit: Samsung ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartwatch Health Monitoring:** The expansion of Samsung's Vital Blood Pressure and Electrocardiogram tracking in smartwatches offers an opportunity for other smartwatch manufacturers to create health monitoring features. - **Comprehensive User Insights:** The new health monitoring features of Samsung's watches create opportunities for health and wellness apps that utilize the comprehensive user data. - **Telehealth Integration:** The ability to easily share health data with healthcare providers through the Samsung Health Monitor app offers potential for telehealth platforms to use the data for remote consultations. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The expansion of health monitoring features in smartwatches presents opportunities for consumer electronics manufacturers to integrate health and wellness technology into their products. - **Healthcare Technology:** The comprehensive user data provided by Samsung's new health monitoring features creates opportunities for healthcare technology companies to develop new products. - **Telehealth:** The ability to easily share health data with healthcare providers through the Samsung Health Monitor app presents opportunities for telehealth platforms to expand their services and improve patient outcomes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Focused Smartwatch Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch4.md) - [Smartwatch Sleep Apnea Detections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch-feature.md) - [Electrocardiogram Smartwatch Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecg-app.md) - [Breathing Disorder Smartwatch Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-detection.md) - [Blood Pressure-Monitoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yhe-bp-doctor-fit.md) - [Biohacker Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch8-series.md) - [Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch6.md) - [Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch.md) - [Multipurpose Health-Monitoring Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitvii-health-watch.md)