SALUSMO STROKE DETECTION SYSTEM

Innovation in stroke diagnostics:

continuous monitoring with smartwatches and stroke alerts

 

 

Salusmo app mockup
Salusmo app in action

The stroke detection system developed by SalusMo monitors the wearer 24 hours a day and alerts them immediately when stroke symptoms occur. This saves the patient the most valuable hours of their life to get to the hospital.

The success of treatment depends on how much time has passed since the symptoms appeared. Statistics show that most of the time wasted is due to a delay in stroke recognition.

The SalusMo stroke detection system is the result of a joint development effort of doctors and IT specialists, combining the potential of artificial intelligence with the wearable smart devices we are used to.

By wearing a watch, supplemented by an ankle watch if necessary, you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

FACTS ABOUT STROKE

87% of strokes are caused by blood clots in the brain

Stroke is the third most common cause of death in Hungary

70% of patients do not survive a stroke due to atrial fibrillation

Being overweight increases the risk of stroke by 3 times

Stroke is the leading cause of disability in adulthood

Common residual symptoms: paralysis, speech problems, emotional and cognitive disorders

In Hungary, 35-40 thousand new strokes occur every year. The number of people who have had a stroke is 160-180 thousand.

Stroke is a disease of the blood vessels in the brain. If a blood vessel becomes blocked, we talk about an ischemic stroke, if a blood vessel ruptures, a hemorrhagic stroke occurs. Symptoms appear immediately after the onset of the disease, which means that nerve cells are already dying.

The human brain needs a constant supply of blood. There are blood vessels dedicated to providing every region of the brain with the nutrients and oxygen needed to function. When a blood vessel, however small, is blocked, the affected area is damaged. This is the most common type of stroke, called an ischemic stroke.

The other type of stroke is hemorrhagic stroke. In this case, the affected blood vessel ruptures, the blood leaks out and accumulates, compressing the cerebral structures. It is also a life-threatening condition.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the most common cause of acquired disability worldwide, with 5 million people dying from stroke every year and 15-17 million people suffering permanent disability.

SYMPTOMS OF STROKE

Stroke symptoms
Weakness on one side of the body, drooping of one side of the face, speech difficulty, dizziness, double vision

Most often, weakness of the hands and feet on one side of the body appears. However, drooping of one side of the face, slurred speech, dizziness and double vision may also occur.

The symptoms of a stroke can vary depending on which brain vessel is blocked. Symptoms can develop in a matter of seconds.

As the recognition poster shows, it is very important that the patient is able to move their limbs properly. If the movement of one limb is visibly lagging behind that of the other, there is no need to think further, the ambulance should be called immediately. It may also be a symptom of stroke if the patient’s lips become asymmetrical, one corner of the mouth is lower than it was before, or the patient may be trying to drink and the fluid leaks out through the paralyzed corner of the mouth. It is also typical if the patient’s speech changes, for example, the speech is slurred, as if they are drunk – even though he has not consumed any alcohol – or if he cannot pronounce simple words or sentences.

TIME IS SHORT FOR SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT

The emergency services must be notified immediately!

You should contact the emergency services immediately if you or someone around you has symptoms of a stroke. Every minute of delay means the death of 2 million nerve cells.

If you or someone else is showing symptoms of a stroke, immediate medical attention is needed. Modern medicine is able to help and prevent even life-threatening consequences, but there are only a few hours left to prevent permanent brain damage. The more time it takes before treatment is available, the more nerve cells in your brain will die and the more basic functions of your daily life will be lost forever. You will not be able to walk, eat independently, speak, and will have difficulty understanding what you loved ones are saying.

WHO WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE SALUSMO SYSTEM?

Two versions of the SalusMo system have been developed: one suitable for hospital use and one for everyday use at home. For those interested in a stroke warning system at home, we provide an opportunity to indicate interest or intention to buy.

The subscription does not commit you to a purchase, however, we will start serving our customers in the order of application.

Salusmo enables continuous monitoring, making stroke detection in hospital faster, whiile reducing the burden on medical staff.

The version suitable for everyday use at home will be available to everyone. Currently under development, it is planned to become available in 2023.

SalusMo in action

WHO IS RECOMMENDED TO USE THE STROKE MONITORING SYSTEM?

Strokes can occur in both young and old people without any warning signs.

For the sake of simplicity, the following example illustrates which features may increase the risk of stroke and who is advised to use the stroke recognition system regularly and as soon as possible:

A male patient who is on medications for high blood pressure, is overweight and diabetic, has an irregular heartbeat, has recently had a COVID infection, is a heavy smoker and was hospitalized for a stroke a few years ago. In addition, he was treated a few days ago due to a transient cerebral circulatory disturbance, but fortunately did not develop a stroke.

In the case of such a patient, we recommend immediate 24-hour continuous monitoring, because, unfortunately 1 in 10 of these patients will ceratinly develop a severe cerebral circulatory disorder, which can result in permanent disability or even death.

If some of the conditions or diseases of the example patient mentioned above are characteristic of you, it is strongly recommended that you use the everyday stroke monitoring system!