Posted 4/14/2024, 5:11:00 PM
AI Foot Scanner Allows At-Home Heart Failure Monitoring After Hospital Discharge
- Cambridge startup develops AI telemonitor to detect heart failure via foot volume
- Telemonitor uses infrared camera to scan patients' feet for fluid retention indicating heart failure
- Designed for recently discharged heart failure patients to monitor symptoms at home
- Aims to detect early signs of worsening condition and prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions
- Patients struggle with self-monitoring post-discharge so technology enables more consistent oversight
interestingengineering.com