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Aktiia Receives Regulatory Approval for the World's First Optical Blood Pressure System Without the Need for Calibration with a Regular Cuff
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Aktiia's blood pressure dataset is growing exponentially, with over 10 billion signals from more than 70,000 users worldwide, creating countless opportunities for discoveries that advance our collective understanding of blood pressure and provide predictive insights on a global scale. This extensive dataset has enabled Aktiia to create unprecedented Foundation Models of blood pressure, previously unattainable without the size and richness of this extensive dataset.
Approval of the CALFREE technology sets the stage for Aktiia to transform BP monitoring and management by enabling the integration of a medical-grade blood pressure system into a wide range of consumer devices (smartwatches, smartbands, and smartphone cameras), dramatically changing the ease and convenience of collecting data on one of the most impactful vital signs – blood pressure.
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Hypertension, often referred to as a "silent killer," is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of adults with hypertension has doubled from 650 million in 1990 to 1.3 billion in 2019, with projections reaching 1.5 billion by 2025. The current methods of blood pressure monitoring, still reliant on 19 Century technology, involve cumbersome and often inaccurate cuff-based devices, and are inadequate for the growing need for effective hypertension management in the modern age.
Aktiia's CALFREE technology extends its position of offering the most accessible, comfortable, and convenient method for long-term blood pressure monitoring. Improved data collection is a cornerstone to significantly improving blood pressure management and helping reduce the economic and health burdens associated with hypertension.
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Founded in Switzerland in May 2018 , Aktiia was created out of a passion to develop the best products for diagnosing and treating hypertension. Founders Drs. Mattia Bertschi (CEO) and Josep Solà (CTO) spent 15 years at the prestigious Swiss research institute CSEM, deciphering the language of the heart to deepen our understanding of blood pressure. Today, Aktiia's diverse team of over 50 extraordinary individuals is transforming years of innovative research into a global healthcare solution, offering the most complete and intuitive blood pressure monitoring and management tools on the market.
The company's first product, the Aktiia G1, gained CE-marking in December 2020 , offering continuous blood pressure monitoring with monthly calibrations. The newly CALFREE technology represents the next generation, providing on-demand blood pressure readings without the need for calibration. This approval marks the first time a device of this kind has been recognized by regulatory authorities.
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Assad Khan
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