Medical Device Tutorial
This tutorial will walk you through how to configure a medical device application on Extra Horizon.
We will use the example of an application within the field of blood pressure monitoring. You will learn how to create and configure the main pillars by making use of Extra Horizon's REST API and tooling (CLI and SDK).
Extra Horizon Blood Pressure App
Baseline: Measuring blood pressure through the usage of a new hardware device (e.g. bracelet, patch, ring), different from the cuff healthcare practitioners currently use
Key improvement: Measuring blood pressure automatically and consistently throughout the day
Algorithm that processes the data coming from the new hardware device
Goal 1: show accuracy/sensitivity is similar to the predicate device (cuff)
Goal 2: diagnosis of low/medium/high risk of hypertension
A web application: available to patients where measurement can be initiated and results can be monitored and shared.
CE Certification as a Medical Device Class IIa
Understanding blood pressure readings
Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body.
Blood pressure is measured using two numbers. The first number, called systolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. The second number, called diastolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.
| Blood Pressure Category | Systolic mm Hg (Upper number) | Diastolic mm Hg (lower number) |
|---|---|---|
NORMAL | Less than 120 | Less than 80 |
ELEVATED | 120-129 | Less than 80 |
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (Hypertension Stage 1) | 130-139 | 80-89 |
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (Hypertension Stage 2) | 140 or higher | 90 or higher |
HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS (Consult doctor immediately) | Higher than 180 | Higher than 120 |
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