Aktiia Optical Blood Pressure Monitor User Opinions And Reviews

We're getting closer to a time when blood pressure monitoring with a smartwatch will be commonplace. Aktiia, a Swiss firm, is one of the first to enter this industry. In the United Kingdom, it has only recently begun selling its wrist-based optical Blood Pressure Monitor (BMP).

Many adults suffer from hypertension, although up to one-third of them are completely unaware of their condition. They get the occasional pang or headache, but chalk it up to being under the weather. This is the condition's paradox, and why high blood pressure is sometimes referred to as the silent killer.

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BPMs for the home can be very handy. It's especially crucial to take regular measures as you become older, because the impacts of an unhealthy lifestyle can accumulate over time.

The goal of a Swiss firm is to launch the visual revolution in blood pressure monitoring.

BPMs are normally divided into two types: those for the upper arm and those for the wrist, and they can be smart or classic. Although both use inflatable cuff technology, blood pressure readings done at the wrist may be less reliable. Because the wrist arteries are narrower and not as deep beneath the skin as the forearm arteries, this is the case.

This is all well and dandy, and it works reasonably well. However, no business has yet developed a fitness tracker or wristwatch that can do this. However, there is a lot of activity in this sector, with Samsung possibly taking the lead. This feature is available on several of the company's Smartwatches. They are not, however, a true substitute for standard measurement cuffs.

Then there's the Omron HeartGuide, of course. However, because this is a watch-sized sphygmomanometer, no optical sensors are used. Omron has filed over 80 new patents in order to build the device.

The goal of a Swiss firm is to launch the visual revolution in blood pressure monitoring.

Aktiia

The Aktiia system measures an individual's blood pressure at the wrist using standard optical sensors and unique algorithms. It analyses how the diameter of the arteries changes with each heartbeat. Users may watch how their blood pressure changes throughout the day because the monitoring is continuous.

A cuff is also included in the box, which is utilized for monthly initialization and calibration. The wearable has a 9-day battery life and does not require frequent charging. Wear it like any other fitness tracker and go about your day.

Aktiia, a Swiss startup, has raised $6.1 million to develop an optical blood pressure monitor.

In the accompanying smartphone app, you can see the results. You can view daily, weekly, and monthly trends as well as share a PDF with your doctor.

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With 5 clinical studies, 1 million measurements to date, and CE clearance, the watch is now available for purchase in the United Kingdom. It is now available for £159.99, but will soon revert to its regular price of £199.99. According to the website, the estimated ship date is March.

Pre-orders also include unlimited access to the Aktiia Monitoring Service, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Normally, this costs £8.99 per month. You can join the waitlist on the website if you live outside of the UK.

Steps, calories, distance, and heart rate can all be counted by fitness trackers and smartwatches, but it's been a while since we've seen something truly innovative in the sensor department. Sensors for blood pressure, glucose, perspiration, and hydration are all viable options. The commercialization of these new sensors, as well as their incorporation with Fitbit, Garmin, and Apple products, will undoubtedly pique the curiosity of both existing and new users.

Veronica

Veronica is a culture reporter at Collaborative Research Group, where she writes about food, fitness, weird stuff on the internet, and, well, just about anything else. She has also covered technology news and has a penchant for smartphone stories. .