Overview

Problem Individuals with cardiovascular diseases that are not motivated to continue in a proactive approach to improving their well-being are at a higher risk of having future cardiovascular problems. Characteristics of the problem Patients who participate in Phase III are 20-30% less likely to die as a result of cardiac issues2 Cardiovascular Disease in America 61.8 Million Americans with a CVD1 945,836 Americans die each year from CVDs1 Low rate of Phase III participation generally attributed to lack of motivation and knowledge Solution Foster communication between healthcare professionals and phase III patient through the P3C Communicator P3C Heart Rate / Blood Pressure Monitor       Monitors patient's heart rate and blood pressure at constant  intervals throughout the day P3C Docking Station       Transmits heart rate and blood pressure data accumulated to a central server for analysis and displays status messages and graphs to show user's progress Easy to use Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Tracking Provides a means to monitor and motivate a large number of people with minimal staff Support for solution Anything that fosters communication between a cardiac rehabilitation patient and his/her healthcare provider is “invaluable.” Dr. David Swain, PhD FACS “It breaks my heart” to see patients regress after leaving phase II A low cost communication option is a “great idea” Considered communication program, but it was too expensive Jennifer Bloomquist, Head of Cardiac Rehabilitation Balboa Naval Hospital Conclusion 61.8+ million people have CVD’s Our cost effective solution is designed to provide motivation to CVD patients in following a proactive lifestyle