Korion Health provides a platform for patients to reliably record and share heart and lung sounds with their physicians using visual guidance. The system supports both independent and assisted recording sessions to capture clinically accurate data for early detection of conditions like valvular disease and respiratory concerns. This streamlined data transfer integrates with telehealth partners, enabling preventive care and more informed clinical conversations.
Funding
$2.2M 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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Problem
Traditional auscultation requires in-person visits and specialized clinical equipment, limiting the ability to monitor cardiopulmonary health remotely. This poses challenges for patients with mobility issues, those in remote areas, and individuals seeking convenient, proactive health monitoring. Delayed detection of abnormal heart and lung sounds can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment of critical conditions.
Solution
Korion Health offers a digital stethoscope and user-friendly software that enables patients to record and track heart and lung sounds from home. The USB-connected stethoscope captures high-quality audio, while the accompanying web application guides users through proper placement and recording techniques. Patients can securely store their recordings and share them with healthcare providers, facilitating remote monitoring and early detection of potential cardiopulmonary issues. This technology enhances telemedicine capabilities by providing physicians with objective data on a patient's condition, leading to more informed diagnoses and treatment plans.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes patients seeking convenient at-home cardiopulmonary monitoring, as well as physicians and healthcare providers looking to enhance their telemedicine capabilities with objective patient data.
Features
- Electronic USB stethoscope for recording heart and lung sounds
- Intuitive web application with guided user interface for proper stethoscope placement
- Secure storage of audio recordings for longitudinal tracking
- Convenient audio file download for sharing with healthcare providers
- Telemedicine-compatible solution for remote patient monitoring