The Journal of mHealth Vol 1 Issue 1 (Feb 2014) | Page 15
Industry News
QardioArm...A Revolutionary
Blood Pressure Monitor
Qardio, a London-based start-up, is launching two
new medical devices designed for those at risk of
cardiovascular disease. This spring (2014) it will
launch a blood pressure monitor and an ECG monitor, a simple white plastic cross with an Apple-like
aesthetic, which send information over the internet
to a doctor.
when expenses increase exponentially,” he said.
QardioArm is a smart blood pressure monitor that
connects wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet. It
is controlled through an app, which automatically
tracks measurements and uploads them to a dedicated cloud service where it can be shared with family,
friends or doctors.
Alexis Zervoglos, a director at Qardio, said it was
“completely focused” on the cost-saving drives by
the National Health Service in the UK and the Affordable Care Act. The ECG monitor costs $449 and
can be used indefinitely, compared with the current
option which costs $2,000 for a single day, he said.
The device is a testament to simplicity. There are no
buttons, no displays and no wires, just a sleek device
whose design was inspired by a bound notebook.
Unwrap it and it switches on, tap it and it pairs with
your smartphone or tablet, press “START” and the
rest is automatic.
“We’re trying to reduce the number of unnecessary
doctors’ visits when you go in and take time and the
doctor tells you you’re well, as well as focusing on
stopping the condition progressing to acute illness
The company have launched the product at CES
2014 and have had considerable early success from
their launch campaign on Indiegogo, reaching
$25,000 in the first day. www.getqardio.com.
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