Preventing Strokes Through Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring
Challenge
A significant proportion of stroke cases were caused by undetected hypertensive crises—not because treatment was unavailable, but because patients failed to recognise critical warning signs. By the time they sought emergency care, it was often too late, resulting in avoidable strokes, costly endovascular procedures, and extended rehabilitation cycles. Hypertension management relied heavily on patients self-monitoring and reporting symptoms, which proved unreliable. Without early detection, thousands of high-risk individuals were missing the opportunity for intervention.
Solution
Developed a financial model demonstrating the cost-benefit of wearable blood pressure monitoring bracelets for high-risk patients.
Negotiated operational agreements with the country’s largest bank, securing funding for a remote monitoring rollout across six medical organisations.
Implemented a real-time alert system, where abnormal blood pressure readings triggered GP notifications for medication adjustments or, in severe cases, automatic ambulance dispatch before stroke onset.
Integrated data into patient care pathways, ensuring early interventions became part of standard practice rather than relying on patient self-reporting.
Impact
✅ Prevented a significant number of emergency stroke cases through proactive
intervention before crisis onset.
✅ Avoided substantial costs associated with post-stroke care, including endovascular
surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term disability support.
✅ Demonstrated a scalable, cost-effective model, with potential for nationwide adoption.