Samsung Electronics has made a significant breakthrough in sleep health technology with its sleep apnea feature on the Galaxy Watch. This innovative feature has received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), making it the first of its kind to be approved by the FDA. Previously, the feature was also approved by Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in October last year.
Sleep apnea is a common and chronic sleep condition that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. It is characterized by pauses in breathing while sleeping, resulting in disrupted oxygen supply, decreased sleep quality, and increased daytime fatigue. If left untreated, sleep apnea can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, and stroke.
