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Withings Reintroduces Pulse Wave Velocity Measurement On
Body Cardio Scales In Europe
Advanced cardiovascular analysis now available in the world’s most sophisticatedconnected scale
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France – April 16, 2019 – Withings, leaders in connected health,announce the reintroduction of Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) measurements, anindicator of cardiovascular health, on its Body Cardio connected scales in Europe.
From today, users are once again able to get daily analysis of their PWV along with
their weight, body composition (body fat, water %, muscle & bone mass), BMI andstanding heart rate by simply stepping on the beautifully designed scale.
Widely recognized as a standalone indicator of cardiovascular health, PWV is ameasurement of arterial stiffness, a key indicator of heart health and associated withrisks of cardiac incidents such as hypertension, high cholesterol, organ failure, strokeand heart attack. It is defined as the speed at which heartbeat-generated vibrations
spread out along the arterial walls of the body’s circulation system. An elevated PWV
is a sign of arterial stiffness and associated with higher blood pressure (as more force
is required to circulate the blood), while lower PWV indicates greater artery flexibility
and a sign of overall good heart health.
Originally launched in 2016, Body Cardio brought PWV analysis, which had
traditionally been conducted in a clinical environment, into the home for the first timeto help users to better understand their cardiovascular health and receive advice tomake improvements. This cutting edge technology brought medical grade
capabilities to a non-medical device and pushed the boundaries of what global
regulatory bodies had previously ruled on.
In January 2018, Withings voluntarily suspended PWV capabilities, while it soughtclarification on how regulators would categorize this unique and advanced device.
Having worked closely with regulators in Europe and after carrying out its own legal
review, Withings is assured no further regulatory approval is required in the EU,
allowing it to reactivate this innovative feature. Discussions with US regulators are
currently ongoing, and PWV will be reintroduced to American users as theyconclude.
“I’m delighted to return PWV to European customers. Not only is it one of ourcustomers’ most beloved features, it has the potential to make a huge impact inpeople’s lives as it gives the ability to receive a daily heart checkup simply bystanding on a scale,” says Eric Carreel, president of Withings. “Cardiovasculardiseases are the number one cause of death worldwide yet 90 percent arepreventable. Returning PWV was one of my priorities when reacquiring Withings as it
has an important role to play in addressing this health issue as it allows people to seetheir impact of daily lifestyles choices on heart health. I look forward to rolling out
the feature to other regions as regulatory procedures allow.”

Way beyond the weigh – The world‘s most advanced connected scale
Body Cardio is the most advanced Wi-Fi scale on the market, which provides a dailysnapshot of overall health and wellbeing that goes way beyond weight. Its design
and features are specifically created to help people to achieve and maintain healthgoals.
At just 0.7 inches thick, the sleek, footless design of the Body Cardio featurestempered-glass, large customizable display and a flat aluminum base. Its proprietary
Position Control technology ensures the most accurate results regardless of where auser stands on the scale or places it in the home as it provides stable readings on any
surface be that wood floors, tiles or carpets. It will even adjust for gravity dependingon where in the world it happens to be!
Body Cardio provides a host of information every time people step on the scale. As
well as weight, it will also measure, track and provide analysis of body composition(body fat, water %, muscle & bone mass), BMI, standing heart rate and PWV. In
addition, it has a range of advanced features including:
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Pregnancy Tracker – A mode for expectant mothers that provides personalized
tracking and offers obstetrician-reviewed wellness advice
Baby Mode – Allows parents to easily weigh their little one just by stepping on
the scale with baby in their arms
Family Mode – Up to 8 profiles can be synched to one device for the whole family
to useAthletic Mode – Optimizes the scale for performance athletes and for those whowork out more than 8 hours a week and have a resting heart rate of below 60
bpm
Weather Updates – Daily weather reports on screen to help inform users of theday ahead
Step Tracking – An activity tracker can be paired with the scale, allowing theprevious day’s step total to be reviewed on the scale screenLong battery life – 12 month rechargeable battery

Body Cardio displays all of its data on its screen as well as in more detail within theaccompany Health Mate App that it connects to via Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth. Datawithin the app can be tracked over time while providing ongoing analysis, motivationand advice. For PWV, the app will provide an indication of whether a user’s PWV isnormal, optimal or at risk as well as lifestyle modifications to improve cardiovascularhealth such as losing weight, engaging in physical exercise and limiting salt andalcohol intake.
Finally, within the Health Mate app, users can customize what measurements andinformation appear on the Body Cardio display as well as the order in which they areshown.
Availability
Withings Body Cardio is available in black and white for £129.95 on withings.co.uk,
Amazon, at Apple stores and in local retailers. PWV measurements will be available
from April 16, 2019 onwards in Europe. Existing customers will receive the newcapability as an over-the-air update.

About Withings
Withings leads the connected-health revolution by inventing beautiful, smart products and services that
help people become happier and healthier. Founded by visionary innovators Cédric Hutchings and Eric
Carreel in 2008, Withings is committed to creating enjoyable, empowering experiences that easily fit into
our daily lives. Withings has built a range of award-winning products across the health spectrum including
activity trackers (Steel, Steel HR, Steel HR Sport, Pulse HR, Move), connected scales (Body Cardio, Body+,Body), Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor (BPM), temporal thermometer (Thermo) and an advanced sleep
system (Sleep). Every piece of collected data comes to life in the free Health Mate app where users canfind coaching, motivation and insights to shape key aspects of their health.
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