A Swiss company has developed a smart bracelet capable of monitoring blood pressure whether you are standing, sitting, lying down, or even sleeping throughout the day. The home blood pressure monitoring kit from Aktiia comes with a bracelet and a smart app that can continuously track blood pressure. The Switzerland-based company has been working on blood pressure monitoring using optical sensors for 15 years and was ready to launch it on the market in Spring 2021. It uses signal processing to take real measurements against a baseline, instead of using artificial intelligence to predict blood pressure levels.
Mike Kisch, CEO of Aktiia, told the British Daily Mail, "Having consistent blood pressure measurements in all positions has been a game-changer for doctors and patients, allowing doctors to determine if medication is effective and enabling patients to see for themselves how lifestyle changes improve their blood pressure." The goal of the bracelet is to improve cardiovascular health by providing patients and doctors with a deeper understanding of their blood pressure patterns.
The device is worn as an unobtrusive bracelet that automatically tracks blood pressure 24/7, including during sleep. When you first receive the device, it comes with an upper arm cuff, similar to traditional blood pressure monitors. The cuff is used to establish a baseline blood pressure measurement, which the system can then use to monitor blood pressure using the optical sensor alone. The data is used by the patient to assess how well they stay within their target blood pressure range. After wearing the device, you will quickly forget that you have it on, and with a battery life of about a month, it becomes easier to forget you're wearing the bracelet.
