Disclaimer: The data generated by the Withings Hypertension Notification is intended for informational use only. It is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis, to monitor hypertension treatment effect, or to be used as a method of blood pressure surveillance. It is not intended for use during pregnancy. The absence of a notification does not indicate the absence of hypertension. This feature does not provide a blood pressure reading as the supported devices do not measure blood pressure.
Warning: DO NOT use this feature if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implantable cardiac-defibrillator, other implanted electronic device or while pregnant.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition that can cause damage to your heart, blood vessels, and other organs if left untreated. Withings Hypertension Notification can leverage your data collected to offer notifications in case the signs of Hypertension are detected.
These notifications will appear in your app like so:
How it Works
Hypertension notification is a medical feature that analyses demographic (e.g.: age, sex), anthropometric (e.g.: height, weight), and physiological parameter (e.g.: heart rate) data collected during weigh-ins to detect patterns that can indicate hypertension.
Based on this data, it searches for patterns associated with hypertension and will alert you in your Withings App.
In order to start receiving these notifications be sure weigh yourself twice per week.
Important: The data collected is done so over a period of several weigh-ins. if you receive this notification, there’s no need to panic as it does not indicate an emergency cardiovascular event. Withings still recommends you speak to your doctor at their next regular appointment should you receive such a notification.
If You Receive a Hypertension Notification:
Please note, the Hypertension notification does not indicate an emergency cardiovascular event. Withings still recommends you follow the steps on the notification:
- Take your own blood pressure measurement (with an at-home device or at a pharmacy).
- Inform your doctor of the notification at your next regular appointment.
Elligibility
In order to be elligible for Hypertension notifications, please make sure:
- You're at least 18 years old (EU).
- You're not pregnant.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other electronic implant.
- You have not been previously disgnosed with Hypertension.
How to Activate
You can activate your Hypertension Notifications in two different ways: During initial setup of a new device that supports the feature, or anytime after setting up under your device's ‘Discover’ section.
Once you reach the Hypertension activation screen, please follow these steps:
- Read the descriptions and disclaimers regarding the Hypertension notification feature and select Start Setup.
- On the next screen, answer the questions to determine if you are elligible for Hypertension Notifications, then tap Continue.
- Read through the next screens. Tap Next when ready to continue.
- Review the instructions and fill in the checkbox to confirm.
- Your Hypertension notifications are now active.
If you have any issues with Hyptertension Notifications, please see this article.