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Author: Conn Hastings
Affiliations: PhD from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Source: Medgadget.com

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July 29th, 2021

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Bioflux is a portable telemetry unit developed by Biotricity in California. It is essentially a 3 lead ECG that can be worn throughout a persons life without causing discomfort. This would continuously transmit data to the cloud. When a wearer feels a symptom such as shortness of breath or palpitations, they can press a button on the device to create an alert. Depending on the severity of any abnormal readings, a call center will review the ECG and changes, alerting physicians and patient if an intervention is needed.

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1. Simplicity: the device is easy to use and only has one button
2. Safety- There is 24/7 monitoring of the wearers ECG during their time with the device. The data is encrypted for patients information safety, and it can be used/stored for up to 30 days.
3. Compatibility- The software is FDA cleared and compatible with phones and apps, connecting our health easily to our physicians.
4. Helps create accurate diagnosis in real time as opposed to only treating symptoms after they have occurred or preventing heart issues to occur.

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1. Relying a patient compliant to wear the 3 leads continuously and use the button when feeling symptoms.
2. Working with insurance to cover this cost of care.
3. Competing with similar but not as accurate technology being released on smaller devices like watches and smart phones.
4. Marketing this for actual medical diagnostic purpose as opposed to a consumer who wants to be able to obtain an ECG could be an issue.

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I do enjoy reading about new technologies. When it comes to cardiac and heart problems, this is something that affects so many Americans and is the leading cause of death. To find and diagnose arrhythmia can be tricky as people are not always presenting with them at the time of an ECG. Using technology to create smaller and user friendly devices that connects our data with our doctors in real time is an incredible technology. Many people, that have a high risk for cardiac disease and death, whether that be genetic risk factors or lifestyle risk factors would benefit from wearing one of these devices for 30 days at least. Primary and preventative care in our country is embarrassing as so many people are not diagnosed with conditions until it is too late. People would be willing to wear a device like this as long as it is discreet and does not affect their daily lives, as well as affordable. I think this technology will continues to advance to become even smaller and wireless. The most important part that intrigues me is that the data is being monitored 24/7 and can be saved. This technology can save many lives, not only from cardiac death but from strokes from patients being in atrial fibrillation and not knowing until it is too late.

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Empathy- I can empathize with others and patients, to create the connection needed to establish rapport and care.
Relator- Being able to relate with team members and patients is a strength I have that lets me understand others perspectives, creating a better environment for growth.
Individualization- Showing each others individual strengths creates a stronger team, as a group of all strong individuals in their own various ways, creates a unique group.
Positivity- Eliminating negativity and creating an environment of positivity helps increase work effort, eliminate stress, and show others work can be fun.
Learner- Showing that I am open to learn and excited to learn will create a strong team and show that I am passionate about this topic and willing to learn more to further our strength.

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Chloe/Competition- I chose Chloe because having competition and the drive it brings people will keep our group trying to keep achieving more and not settling.
Daisy/Developer- I chose Daisy because having someone who can develop our group and project will always keep us ahead of the game and able to keep up with new technologies.
Daniel/Discipline- Daniel was an easy chose because without discipline, our group will not be able to get our tasks done, meet deadlines, and remain focused on our task at hand.
Isabelle/Includer- It is important that everyone feels included in our group, included our patients and members. Isabelle will make sure that we are all feeling appreciated and part of the team.
Aemlia/Adaptability- I will utilize Amelia to help us adapt in this ever changing climate of medical technology and lean on her to guide us through change.

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Bioflux® - Biotricity. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2021, from https://www.biotricity.com/bioflux-2/

New Technologies for Remote Cardiac Monitoring by Biotricity: Interview with CEO Waqaas Al-Siddiq | Medgadget. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2021, from https://www.medgadget.com/2018/03/new-technologies-for-remote-cardiac-monitoring-by-biotricity-interview-with-ceo-waqaas-al-siddiq.html

Remote Monitoring for Cardiac Patients: Interview with Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq, CEO of Biotricity | Medgadget. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2021, from https://www.medgadget.com/2021/07/remote-monitoring-for-cardiac-patients-interview-with-dr-waqaas-al-siddiq-ceo-of-biotricity.html