Cardiowell Digital Therapeutic 1.55

Cardiowell presents itself as a pioneering digital therapeutic solution intended to mitigate the risks linked to hypertension. Enhanced with self and remote patient monitoring capabilities, it aspires to enhance users' blood pressure management and overall health. The application facilitates the remote monitoring and assessment of blood pressure while fostering an understanding of users' breathing patterns and heart rate fluctuations.

A notable feature of Cardiowell is its ability to track minute variations in heart rate variability (HRV), providing timely notifications during stressful moments. This integration with various heart rate monitors and blood pressure devices is designed to optimize self-monitoring practices.

The app aims to assist users in:

1. Enhancing blood pressure management
2. Promoting overall health and wellness
3. Increasing awareness of stress and its impact on breathing

Through promoting self-awareness, Cardiowell empowers individuals to take control of their health and well-being. However, it is crucial to note that merely measuring and monitoring blood pressure may not suffice in improving health outcomes; Cardiowell offers a platform for active engagement in one’s health journey.

The application encourages mindfulness regarding breathing practices, suggesting an optimal rate of six breaths per minute. This practice has been demonstrated to potentially lower blood pressure, alleviate depression, enhance sleep quality, and mitigate symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome while fostering overall well-being.

By providing feedback on stress factors, Cardiowell offers coaching for improved breathing techniques tailored to specific situations. Users can establish auditory, tactile, and visual notifications related to heart rate and HRV, which serve as reminders when health may be negatively impacted by poor breathing and stress.

Integration with AppleHealth enables comprehensive tracking of blood pressure, pulse, and weight, emphasizing the correlation between mindful breathing and wellness enhancement.

Additional features of Cardiowell include:

• Setting notifications on Apple iPhone & Watch for timely gentle reminders regarding breathing practices.
• Tracking blood pressure with corresponding reminders.
• Monitoring fluctuations in blood pressure, weight, pulse, and overall wellness.

It is important to note that the app requires Bluetooth low energy heart rate monitors, such as the Polar H7 or H10, for effective stress monitoring and behavioral feedback. The Apple Watch supports only wellness nudges and reminders; it does not provide heart rate data integration.

The app also accommodates the Cardiowell blood pressure monitor and weight scale. However, users have the option to manually input blood pressure readings or import data from third-party apps through AppleHealth for a comprehensive view of their health.

Finally, Cardiowell is currently not supported on iPad devices.

*Cardiowell serves as a general wellness improvement tool aimed at reducing hypertension risks. It should be recognized as an adjunctive treatment alongside other pharmacological or non-pharmacological interventions. Users are advised not to alter hypertension treatments without consultation from a healthcare provider.