Can Smartwatches Function as an ECG? A Comparison of Accuracy Between Samsung and Apple

Can Smartwatches Function as an ECG? A Comparison of Accuracy Between Samsung and Apple

Have you ever imagined that the seemingly ordinary smartwatch on your wrist could one day become an “invisible guardian” of your heart health? Recently, a significant study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Advances (JACC: Advances) has provided new answers for everyone concerned about cardiovascular health. By analyzing data from 26 … Read more

Understanding Electrocardiogram (ECG) Testing

Understanding Electrocardiogram (ECG) Testing

Electrocardiogram Testing Overview – Jiyuan City Maternal and Child Health Hospital ECG Room – The heart, during each cardiac cycle, is excited sequentially by the pacemaker, atria, and ventricles, accompanied by changes in bioelectricity, which are recorded by an electrocardiogram (ECG) machine to produce various forms of potential change graphs. The ECG is an objective … Read more

New Method for Monitoring Heart Health with Smartwatches! Is ‘Daily Heart Rate Per Step’ More Reliable than Step Count?

New Method for Monitoring Heart Health with Smartwatches! Is 'Daily Heart Rate Per Step' More Reliable than Step Count?

You use your smartwatch to record your step count every day, but you may not realize that this data also hides important information about your heart health. Recently, a large study conducted in the United States, announced at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2025 conference, discovered a new metric calculated from smartwatch data—“Daily Heart … Read more