High blood pressure (BP) affects nearly 30% of the global population. Despite its widespread impact, the condition often goes undiagnosed, primarily because traditional BP monitoring devices typically provide isolated readings that fail to capture a comprehensive picture of an individual’s health. This oversight can delay early intervention and increase the risk of severe health complications.
Hilo’s Revolution in BP Monitoring
Hilo is changing the way we monitor blood pressure, offering a solution that bridges the gap between occasional readings and continuous, real-time health data. With its advanced Swiss-made monitoring band, users can track their BP in real-time, gaining actionable insights that can help prevent the long-term consequences of uncontrolled hypertension.
According to Dr. Josep Solà, CTO and co-founder of Hilo, “Our clients consistently value the combination of accuracy, compliance, and insights. The band’s reliable readings empower both users and healthcare providers to act proactively, ultimately reducing healthcare costs.”
A Cutting-Edge BP Monitor with Proven Accuracy
Hilo’s BP monitor is the result of 19 years of technology development, which includes reviewing over 12 billion data points. The device stands out as the first cuffless BP monitoring band with FDA clearance for over-the-counter use. Additionally, it holds a CE mark and complies with the ISO 81060-22 standard for accuracy in medical devices. These credentials ensure that users receive precise and consistent readings that can be trusted by both individuals and healthcare professionals alike.
Advanced Technology: Optical Blood Pressure Monitoring (OBPM)
One of the standout features of the Hilo band is its patented Optical Blood Pressure Monitoring (OBPM) technology. Unlike traditional cuffs that require patients to sit still for measurements, the Hilo band captures continuous data without any interruptions. The band takes an average of 25 readings per day, highlighting fluctuations and trends in BP. This approach not only provides a clearer picture of a user’s BP status but also helps in early identification of any concerning changes.
The device is designed for simplicity and ease of use. It requires no monthly calibration and can run for up to 15 days on a single charge. Additionally, it is fully waterproof, making it suitable for all-day wear in any environment.
Comprehensive Data and Integration with Healthcare Systems
The Hilo band is not just a standalone device—it is part of a larger ecosystem. It integrates with a cloud platform and a mobile application, collecting data such as pulse waveforms and rate. This data is analyzed using machine learning algorithms to provide accurate BP measurements, even during physical movement.
The mobile application simplifies time-in-target tracking by converting collected metrics into easy-to-understand averages and fluctuation ranges. Moreover, users can export reports in a portable document format (PDF), allowing them to share their data with healthcare providers, making it easier to bridge the gap between symptom identification and clinical decision-making.
Longitudinal Data for Proactive Health Management
Unlike traditional BP monitors that provide isolated readings, Hilo offers longitudinal data, allowing users and healthcare professionals to track BP fluctuations over time. This approach is especially valuable for those managing conditions like hypertension, which often has no obvious symptoms but can lead to serious health complications if left unaddressed.
The cloud-based infrastructure of Hilo also provides opportunities for expanding its capabilities through advanced analytics, integration with electronic health records (EHR), and the application of population-level insights, benefiting healthcare systems at large.
Partnerships and Real-World Impact
Hilo’s technology has been integrated into existing healthcare workflows through collaboration with care providers and institutions, fostering long-term partnerships across Europe’s healthcare systems. Currently, the company serves over 100,000 users in 12 markets.
In one notable instance, Hilo partnered with a European cardiology clinic to improve BP monitoring for patients with early-stage hypertension, a condition that is often symptomless. The band was able to consistently detect BP shifts that would have gone unnoticed with traditional BP measurement methods, leading to earlier and more effective intervention.
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