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Optical Sensor‑Enabled Smart Watches to Offer Cuff‑Free, Precise Blood Pressure Monitoring
New optical sensors integrated into smart watches can measure blood pressure accurately without a cuff, promising near‑perfect precision for users.
Smart watch manufacturers are set to launch a new generation of wearable devices that can measure blood pressure (BP) with optical sensors, eliminating the need for traditional cuff‑based readings.
The sensors use light‑based technology to detect arterial changes, delivering readings that the developers claim are accurate to within a hundred percent of clinical standards, without any external pressure applied to the arm.
Health experts say the cuff‑free approach could encourage more frequent monitoring, especially among users who find conventional sphygmomanometers inconvenient, thereby supporting early detection and better management of hypertension.
The devices are expected to hit the market later this year, targeting both fitness enthusiasts and patients seeking continuous, non‑invasive BP tracking.
The sensors use light‑based technology to detect arterial changes, delivering readings that the developers claim are accurate to within a hundred percent of clinical standards, without any external pressure applied to the arm.
Health experts say the cuff‑free approach could encourage more frequent monitoring, especially among users who find conventional sphygmomanometers inconvenient, thereby supporting early detection and better management of hypertension.
The devices are expected to hit the market later this year, targeting both fitness enthusiasts and patients seeking continuous, non‑invasive BP tracking.