Centrus Diagnostics develops mobile, wearable sensor platforms called CentrusDx™ Smart Bands to improve the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. These platforms provide real-time, continuous, 24/7 hospital-grade blood pressure measurements and accurate electrocardiographic (EKG) data using photoplethysmography technology. The goal is to offer a comfortable, smartwatch-like alternative to traditional cuff-based monitoring for patients and consumers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional blood pressure monitoring relies on intermittent cuff-based measurements, which can be uncomfortable for patients and limit the frequency of data collection. This approach hinders the continuous tracking of cardiovascular health, particularly for individuals with hypertension or heart conditions, and can lead to delayed diagnosis and suboptimal treatment adjustments.
Solution
Centrus Diagnostics is developing the CentrusDx™ Smart Bands, a wearable sensor platform designed for continuous, hospital-grade cardiovascular monitoring. These bands leverage photoplethysmography (PPG) technology to provide real-time blood pressure and electrocardiographic (EKG) data, offering the convenience of a smartwatch. The system aims to improve the diagnosis and management of prevalent cardiovascular diseases like hypertension, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation by enabling consistent, non-invasive data acquisition. This continuous data stream allows for more precise clinical decision-making and personalized treatment strategies.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes patients diagnosed with hypertension, heart failure, or atrial fibrillation, as well as healthcare providers and caregivers seeking continuous cardiovascular monitoring solutions.
Features
- Wearable sensor platform utilizing photoplethysmography (PPG) for non-invasive blood pressure estimation.
- Integrated electrocardiographic (EKG) sensors for continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring.
- Real-time data acquisition for 24/7 cardiovascular health tracking.
- Cuffless blood pressure measurement technology designed for patient comfort.
- Algorithms for estimating heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry from PPG signals.
- Designed to provide hospital-grade accuracy in a consumer-friendly form factor.