Technology as a tool for predictive health: Samsung Galaxy Watch helps a Brazilian man identify heart risk
Technology as a tool for predictive health: Samsung Galaxy Watch helps a Brazilian man identify heart risk
After experiencing chest discomfort, the user ran tests with the smartwatch, sought medical attention, and discovered blockages in the arteries that required immediate surgery.
San Juan, Puerto Rico - November 6, 2025 - The combination of technology and health is transforming the way people monitor their well-being. It was precisely this integration that made the difference for Roberto Gallart, a sales manager and resident of Niterói, who found the Galaxy Watch6 Classic [1] to be an important ally at a crucial moment.
During a weight training session, Roberto felt a sudden discomfort in his chest. Without hesitation, he decided to use the electrocardiogram (ECG) function [2] available on his Galaxy Watch6 Classic. After taking a series of measurements, the watch displayed inconclusive results, something unprecedented for him, as he already used the device regularly to monitor his sleep and other vital signs. The alert prompted him to seek medical attention immediately.
At the hospital, tests confirmed significant blockages in his arteries, requiring emergency heart surgery with the implantation of four coronary bypasses. According to the doctors, the quick action was essential to prevent a major heart attack. “If I had ignored that warning, I might not be here today. My watch was the first thing to show me that something was wrong,” says Roberto.
Since that incident, he reviewed his habits and adopted a healthier routine, always accompanied by his Galaxy Watch6 for daily monitoring of his health indicators. Furthermore, Roberto was already a user of the Galaxy Ecosystem, which facilitated the measurement and collection of the data necessary to act quickly.
“The Galaxy Watch6 made me question things, and that questioning saved my life. Today it’s my daily companion,” Roberto concludes. He also encourages more people to explore Samsung Health’s features and plans to share his experience with friends and colleagues, reinforcing the importance of self-care combined with technology.
Galaxy Watch line: helping people with their daily well-being
More than just an accessory, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch line is establishing itself as a support tool for health monitoring, offering features such as ECG, Irregular Heart Rate Notification [3] and sleep monitoring.
The latest models, such as the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra lines, also offer features like Vascular Load [4] , Antioxidant Index [5] , Sleep Time Guidance [6], and Personalized Running Coach [7] , integrated into the Samsung Health platform [8] , which help people better understand their bodies and make more conscious choices about their well-being.
With advanced sensors and integration with the Galaxy Ecosystem, Samsung reinforces its commitment to offering solutions that combine innovation and health, allowing each person to play a more active role in the prevention and care of their life.