The startup develops a digital healthcare application that utilizes continuous blood pressure monitoring and data analysis to empower patients in managing hypertension. By providing personalized advice, follow-up prescriptions, and motivational activities, the application enables users to maintain healthier blood pressure levels effectively.
Funding
$6.4M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals in Sweden lack adequate management of hypertension and obesity, increasing their risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. Traditional care models often involve long wait times and infrequent monitoring, hindering effective disease management and impacting patients' quality of life.
Solution
Blodtrycksdoktorn offers a digital healthcare application that provides accessible and personalized treatment for hypertension and obesity, delivered directly through a mobile device. The service connects patients with a dedicated team of specialist physicians and nurses for continuous monitoring, lifestyle evaluations, and individualized treatment plans. Patients receive a blood pressure monitor and can track their progress, communicate with their care team via chat, and receive prescription renewals, all within the app. By leveraging digital technology, Blodtrycksdoktorn aims to improve patient outcomes, prevent complications, and enhance overall well-being through timely and convenient care.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals 35 years or older with hypertension, and adults 18 years or older with a BMI over 30, or a BMI over 27 with existing risk factors such as high blood pressure or elevated blood lipids.
Features
- Mobile application for iOS and Android, facilitating easy access to care
- Remote blood pressure monitoring with provided CE-marked and Läkemedelsverket-certified medical device
- Personalized treatment plans incorporating lifestyle modifications and medication management
- Secure in-app communication with a dedicated care team of nurses and specialist physicians
- Integration with Förskrivarkollen to ensure comprehensive medication management
- Digital läkarkontroller subject to a patient fee of 100 kr (frikort gäller)
- Access to educational resources and support for lifestyle changes
- Continuous monitoring and follow-up to optimize treatment and maintain healthy levels