Galaxy Watch6 can tell if you are about to faint: Samsung

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has said that its Galaxy Watch6 can help predict fainting episodes minutes before they happen.

Galaxy Watch6 can tell if you are about to faint: Samsung. South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has said that its Galaxy Watch6 can help predict fainting episodes minutes before they happen. The company shared findings from a joint clinical study conducted with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital in South Korea. The findings were published in European Heart Journal – Digital Health. According to Samsung, the study successfully tested the smartwatch’s ability to predict vasovagal syncope (VVS), a condition in which a person suddenly faints because of a sharp drop in heart rate and blood pressure. Stress, fear, pain or standing for a long time can trigger the condition. The study found the smartwatch could predict fainting episodes up to five minutes in advance with 84.6% accuracy. The model also showed 90% sensitivity and 64%...