Alva Health develops patented wearable devices that continuously monitor for stroke indicators and connect users with emergency responders in real-time. This technology addresses the critical issue of delayed medical care, as 90% of stroke victims do not receive timely treatment, leading to increased disability and healthcare costs.
Funding
$1.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Stroke victims often experience delays in receiving medical care, leading to increased disability and healthcare costs, as subtle symptoms and subjective assessments can hinder timely diagnosis and intervention. The sudden onset of disability affecting only one side of the body is a major indicator of stroke, but patients may be too disabled to call 911 until it's too late.
Solution
Alva Health provides wearable devices that continuously monitor for signatures indicative of stroke, connecting users with emergency responders in real-time. The patented technology aims to establish a new standard of care in remote stroke monitoring, addressing the critical need for early detection and treatment to improve patient outcomes. By working around the clock to detect stroke signatures, the device facilitates immediate connection with emergency services, ensuring that users receive timely medical attention. This proactive approach helps to mitigate the impact of delayed care, reducing the risk of long-term disability and associated healthcare expenditures.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes older Americans living with high stroke risk, their families, and healthcare providers seeking to improve stroke detection and response times.
Features
- Patented wearable technology for continuous, around-the-clock monitoring
- Real-time detection of signatures indicative of stroke
- Immediate connection with emergency responders upon detection
- Designed to detect subtle stroke symptoms that may be missed during subjective assessments