To the surprise of many, it is currently possible to carry out this type of survey using a cell phone, the most incredible thing is that this technology is not new, Samsung had already used the technology to measure the pressure on its device galaxy s9 to a few years.
In the beginning, the user must answer some basic data: such as age, height and weight. To be able to use the feature, you need to be seated, cover the fingerprint sensor with your index finger and raise your arm along with the smartphone to the height of your heart. In this way, in less than a minute, your blood pressure is discovered.
The interesting thing is that there are several applications that can perform this type of measurement.
The apps can still remind the user to take the measurement at certain intervals, in addition to giving tips on how to have a healthier life, with information on diet and hours of sleep.
Another important point is to follow the history, to build a profile, with all the information.
Application options:
My BP Lab
My BP Lab 2.0 is a application that uses data from sensors and searches from your phone or watch android to quantify and understand how everyday stress affects your health. If user has blood pressure issues and/or mental stress then this app will come in handy.
AMPA
Functional to help patients control blood pressure. Enter data about your blood pressure in this app, complete an AMPA and send it to your trusted doctor for evaluation.
HBP (Self-Measurement of Blood Pressure) is considered an effective way to help physicians in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic control of arterial hypertension outside the office. In addition, this is an accessible method for patients, since many of them have pressure monitors at home.
Smart Blood Pressure
Smart Arterial Pressure (or SmartBP) is a smart way to manage your blood pressure measurements and keep track of your history.
SmartBP is a blood pressure measurement app that allows you to record, track, analyze and share information using your Android device.
Another point is, SmartBP connects to gives you a way to store health information from multiple sources in one organized, web-accessible place.
Samsung Health
Samsung Health has several features to help you take your blood pressure. As the app allows you to automatically record many activities, creating a healthy lifestyle is easier and simpler than ever.
Check various health records on the Samsung Health home screen. Easily add and edit items you want to manage, such as daily steps, activity time and body weight, simply by long-pressing the screen.
Samsung Health helps you record and manage your fitness activities like running, cycling, swimming, etc. Additionally, the wearable Galaxy Watch user can now exercise more effectively through Life Fitness, Technogym and Corehealth.