I wore 3 blood pressure watches for a month to find the most accurate - and this one wins
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- I measured my blood pressure for a month with three smartwatches.
- I wore Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra,Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra, and BP Doctor Fit
- Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra most closely matches the Garmin Index BP Monitor.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects an estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide, according to the World Heart Federation, and it's the number one risk factor for death on a global scale. The American Heart Association estimates that half of adults in the US have high blood pressure, with a large proportion not even knowing they have the condition. There are effective means to treat high blood pressure, but it's not always easy to detect and monitor.
I exhibit symptoms of white coat syndrome, where my blood pressure spikes at the doctor's office, so it is important...
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