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EMBARGO MONDAY JANUARY 7, 2019 AT 1AM GMTWITHINGS ANNOUNCES BPM CORE, A THREE-IN-ONE CARDIOVASCULAR DEVICECOMBINING BLOOD PRESSURE, ELECTROCARDIOGRAM AND DIGITALSTETHOSCOPE MEASUREMENTS
World’s most advanced in-home cardiovascular monitor provides tracking ofhypertension, early-detection of atrial fibrillation and valvular heart diseaseJanuary 7, 2019 – LAS VEGAS, NV – Withings, pioneers of the connected healthmovement, is breaking new ground with the launch of Withings BPM Core, theworld’s most sophisticated and wide-ranging in-home cardiovascular monitor. Going
way beyond simple, clinically accurate blood pressure monitoring, Withings BPM
Core is the first product able to measure blood pressure, take an electrocardiogram(ECG) and listen to the heart via a digital stethoscope in one device.
Honored with a CES Innovation Award, Withings BPM Core, is the company’s mostadvanced health device to date, combining stylish design with medical data
traditionally only available in a clinical setting. Along with blood pressure and heart
rate monitoring, the three-in-one device measures ECG used to identify atrial
fibrillation (AFib), a serious form of irregular heart rhythm that can lead to heart
failure, fatigue and shortness of breath and is a major risk for stroke. In addition, its
digital stethoscope can provide early detection of valvular heart disease,characterized by damage to one of the four heart valves that may require surgicalintervention to avoid heart failure.
People with high blood pressure are also at risk from both valvular damage and AFibas multiple clinical studies found strong correlations between the three states.
However, AFib and valvuvar diseases are often underdiagnosed because symptoms
are not continuous and may be easily missed if they do not occur during infrequent
visits to the doctor. The ability to monitor all three conditions in one device is a gamechanger.
“I founded Withings with the mission to leverage digital connected healthtechnologies to help prevent disease and promote healthy lifestyles,” said Eric

Carreel, President of Withings. “With Withings BPM Core, we are providing people
with an early-warning system to monitor some of the biggest risk factors in
cardiovascular health. Early and regular monitoring is key to identifying, preventing
and managing heart diseases, the world’s leading cause of mortality, which is why wehave created a device that can be used every day in the comfort of your own home.”
Clinical Precision in a Home Setting
The Withings BPM Core looks like a traditional arm cuff, but is packed full ofadvanced medical sensors discreetly built into the device. This includes two stainlesssteel electrodes located inside the cuff and on the tube as well as a silicone
membrane housing the digital microphone. To use, people simply place the cuff on
the upper arm and push the button. Within 90 seconds, it performs threemeasurements:
1. Blood Pressure: The self-inflating cuff accurately tracks and monitors systolicblood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and heart ratemeasurements, and provides results instantly on the device via an
LED matrix display. The display also provides color-codedfeedback glowing green for normal, orange for moderate and redfor high blood pressure. Data is also sent to the accompanying
Health Mate App via Bluetooth or WiFi.
2. Electrocardiogram:To record an ECG that can detect AFib, users place thecuff on the upper arm and place their other hand on its stainlesssteel sensors for 20 seconds. Heart rhythms are tracked anddisplayed within the Health Mate App and will show if the heartbeats too quickly and irregularly.
3. Valvular Health: Normally functioning valves ensure blood flows with proper
force, in the proper direction at the proper time in the heart. With
valvular heart disease, valves become too narrow and hardened(stenotic) to fully open, or are unable to close completely(regurgitation). To detect valvular issues, the device uses a digitalstethoscope and analytical algorithm calibrated in collaboration
with George Pompidou Hospital in Paris. Users place the sensor
on their chest, and it spends 20 seconds listening and evaluatingheart performance. Results are displayed on the device andwithin the Health Mate App where they can also be heard!
Using a Micro USB connection, Withings BPM Core has a fully rechargeable battery
and can perform 100s of measurements in a single charge. While the Withings BPM
Core can perform all three measurements in one sitting, it can also be programmed
to perform any one of the measurements on an as needed basis.
The Heart of the System (or Actionable Results)
The heart of the system is information recording within the accompanying HealthMate App (for iOS and Android.) Because the Withings BPM Core connects via
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, a smartphone does not need to be present to take readings
making measurements more convenient. The app captures all of the results fromeach of the three different measurements to provide a comprehensive and historicalrecord of cardiovascular health.

After completing an ECG, the app will provide an assessment of heart activity, saying
whether there is a normal heart rate (known as sinus rhythm) or if suspected AFib ispresent. Incidences of AFib grow with age, but are often asymptomatic or not
persistent in the initial stages. The ability to take readings at home, over time andeasily share results with cardiologists and physicians between checkups greatlyincreases the chances of detection. As well as ECG results, all data from the Withings
BPM Core, including actual audio recordings of the heart, can be shared with aperson‘s medical and caregiving team.
The Power of Prevention
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the mostcommon cause of death. Withings BPM Core has been designed to empower people
to manage and mitigate the risk of heart disease and is a powerful tool when
considering:●●●●The NHS estimates that more than one in four adults in the U.K suffer fromhypertension
People with high blood pressure have twice the risk of stroke compared withthose with normal levels, and someone with AFib has five times the risk of stroke.
The NHS estimates one million people in the U.K. have AFib, which is both anindication of heart disease and associated with a host of conditions including
thyroid problems, viral infections and lung disease.
It is believed 51% of people over 65 years old have some form of undetectedvalvular heart disease.

“Early detection of both AFib and valvular deterioration can literally save and extend
lives, but because these conditions are asymptomatic and paroxysmal in their earlystages, they can be difficult for physicians and cardiologist to detect during
infrequent hospital visits,” continued Carreel. “Withings BPM Core allows people toperform their annual heart checkup every day and share their results with themedical professionals, increasing the chances of issues being detected before they
become life-threatening problems.”
CES & Availability
Demonstrations of the Withings BPM Core will be available during CES January 8-11th
2019 at the Sands Expo Center, Hall A-D booth #45137. Withings BPM Core will beavailable for purchase in Q2 2019 for a MSRP of under £249.95. Withings BPM Core isa medical-grade device currently under review for FDA and CE clearance.
About Withings
Withings leads the connected-health revolution by inventing beautiful, smart
products and services that help people become happier and healthier. Founded byvisionary innovators Cédric Hutchings and Eric Carreel in 2008, Withings iscommitted to creating enjoyable, empowering experiences that easily fit into ourdaily lives. Withings has built a range of award-winning products across the healthspectrum including activity trackers (Steel, Steel HR, Steel HR Sport, Pulse HR),
connected scales (Body Cardio, Body+, Body), Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor(BPM), and an advanced sleep system (Sleep). Every piece of collected data comesto life in the free Health Mate app where the user can find coaching, motivation andinsights to shape key aspects of their health.
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