The fusion of health and technology is rapidly evolving, and smartwatches are a prime example of this innovation. Devices like the Apple Watch and Fitbit have saved lives with their health-oriented features, making wellness accessible for all.
We strive for health excellence and hunger for in-depth knowledge about our own bodies. Here's where technology companies spot an opportunity to offer consumers something that could liberate them from the stress of extensive medical tests.
We've often seen how an
Apple Watch
can detect abnormalities in a user's body and send alerts. When consumers visit a doctor, they understand the reason for the notification. Yet, these smartwatches may lack the detailed insights a doctor can provide.
Addressing this gap, a startup called CardioSignal has crafted an app that uses your phone to identify heart health issues. The startup began in 2011, as mentioned by CEO Juuso Blomster, a former cardiologist.
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Back then, products like Fitbit were staking their claim in the market. Blomster recalls a patient who inquired whether his heart health could be monitored via a sports watch, which kicked off extensive research into sensors.
They discovered that two sensors in the phone, the accelerometer and gyroscope, could facilitate heart condition checks. Now, how does their app operate?
CardioSignal is an app installed on your phone that checks your heart's health by simply placing the phone on your chest. The aforementioned sensors analyze your heart's function.
Within a minute, the app sends the data to a cloud server for analysis, and soon after, the user receives a report. This innovative system can inform users about conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation, unlike the monitoring technology in smartwatches.
The data from smartwatches can't be used clinically, but CardioSignal is different. It's certified for clinical use as a CE Class IIa medical device. The app is available in many regions, including India, where it can be utilized.
