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Korean Study Shows Samsung Watch Predicts Fainting Episodes Minutes Ahead

May 7, 2026
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CNET Services and Software
Korean Study Shows Samsung Watch Predicts Fainting Episodes Minutes Ahead

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Samsung partnered with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital to test the Galaxy Watch 6 on over 130 patients suffering from vasovagal syncope. Using photoplethysmography sensors and an AI algorithm to analyze heart rate variability, the device successfully predicted fainting episodes with 84.6% accuracy several minutes prior to occurrence. The research highlights the potential of wearable technology to provide early warnings for specific health risks.

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