smart health connected objects attack cardiovascular disease

Two companies have presented their devices to prevent one of the main causes of death in Western countries. Cocorico, one of them is French. CES 2016 came to reward these two specialists in smart health connected health objects with the Innovation Awards. A great recognition of the work accomplished and above all a great marketing coup.

iHealth Rhythm, the light and discreet electrocardiogram

iHealth, the world leader in smart health connected health objects, received the award CES 2016 Innovation Awards in the Fitness, Sport and Biotechnology category.

Called iHealth Rhythm, this electrocardiogram makes it possible to measure cardiac activity over a period of 24 to 72 hours. The device comes down to a small flat patch of 10 centimeters with three electrodes positioned at the level of the patient's sternum. Invisible and light (20g) it does not cause any discomfort for a male or female wearer.

This device is obviously not the first electrocardiograph, but in the interest of making this examination accessible to everyone. Most of the electrocardiographs are present today in medical offices, emergency rooms or hospitals.

We see the interest, especially for the elderly, in being able to be followed in real time by their health specialist without having to leave their health home.

Another advantage is its simplicity. Most of the electrocardiographs used around the world are placed in very precise locations: at the extremities of the upper and lower limbs and on the chest wall and require at least ten electrodes. iHealth stands out for its small size and ease of use.

Capable of detecting any heart defect, the device allows the patient to be able to press a small button located on the device to warn the specialist who is following him of possible pain.

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Visiomed Group, the French manufacturer awarded at CES 2016 for MyECG

Now make way for our little Frenchie. The tri-color player in smart health connected health objects, Visiomed Group also received the Innovation Awards at CES 2016 in the Biotech category.

Regarding the characteristics of the device, it allows the doctor to follow remotely and in real time the variations in the heart rate of his patient. The healthcare professional is then kept informed of any anomaly without being in direct contact with his patient.

Like an electrocardiogram, classic MyECG works with cables and electrodes for monitoring cardiac activity over time. On the other hand, instant analysis can be performed using a small 100 gram device strangely reminiscent of the shape of the first MP3 players with USB stick (remember that time when we were proud to be able to carry almost 1 GB of music in our pocket).

This easily transportable device is used by positioning the thumb and forefinger on electrodes located at both ends of the case. The measurements made are then sent to the doctor via a smartphone or tablet so that the latter can interpret them in the traditional way.

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