The Samsung smartwatch is evolving beyond fitness tracking, now stepping into clinical territory. South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has approved Samsung’s AI-based tool for detecting heart failure-related conditions, making it one of the most medically advanced wearables in the company’s lineup.
Samsung smartwatch earns approval for LVSD screening
Samsung’s latest algorithm focuses on spotting Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD), a major factor in half of all heart failure cases. With a post-diagnosis survival rate of just 50%, early detection is critical.
Developed in collaboration with Medical AI, the Samsung smartwatch uses hospital-grade ECG analysis. The system is already deployed in over 100 hospitals in Korea, processing data from more than 120,000 patients monthly. This level of clinical integration helped fast-track its regulatory clearance.
Wearable EEG tech is still under development
While the Samsung smartwatch is ready for patients, its brain-focused counterpart is still in the prototype phase. Samsung is working with Hanyang University on a compact, around-the-ear EEG device designed for daily use. It aims to bring brain-computer interfaces out of labs and into everyday environments.
So far, the results are promising. In tests:
- Drowsiness detection hit 80% accuracy
- Video preference prediction reached 92.86%
- The device works wirelessly and comfortably in non-clinical settings
Potential applications include neuromarketing, education, entertainment, and mental health.
Samsung smartwatch leads early screening push
Samsung’s bigger goal is clear: shift health monitoring from hospitals to homes. The Samsung smartwatch, now capable of helping detect heart failure early, plays a key role in this transition. By reducing hospital visits and catching warning signs earlier, Samsung aims to cut healthcare costs and improve survival rates.
Smart health tech may define Samsung’s wearable future
While much of the industry chases fitness metrics and notifications, the Samsung smartwatch is chasing something else: real medical utility. Paired with EEG research still underway, Samsung’s dual push into heart and brain monitoring could reshape the purpose of wearables altogether.
This isn’t just about tracking steps, it’s about saving lives.
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