Heartbeat | Case Study

Case Study: Heartbeat

Heartbeat Health is a revolutionary cardio healthcare platform designed to transform the field of cardiology. The platform aims to identify individuals with high cardiovascular risks and provide personalized counseling to minimize the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

Industry | Healthcare

Project Overview

The primary objective of Heartbeat Health is to provide accessible and timely cardiovascular care. The platform utilizes a proactive and agile approach, offering instant support through collaborations with smart device companies. This enables consumers to access fitness and medical reports through smart devices like smart scales, smartwatches, and similar health and fitness devices.

Key Findings

During the development process, several key findings were incorporated into the platform:

Stable Communication

Seamless communication is crucial for digital care. The platform must handle chats, emails, video calls, device agnostics, and other communications.

Easy Access

Patients must be able to access their vitals and medical reports anywhere, anytime. Integrating device agnostics on smart gadgets was essential.

Data Accuracy

Heartbeat partnered with FDA-approved hybrid smartwatches to ensure accurate readings and better interpretations. Strict HIPAA compliance ensures the credibility of the information.

Problem Statement

Developing an online healthcare platform focused on CVDs poses several challenges:

Data Security and Confidentiality

Lack of proper organization in the POS system led to confusion, inefficiencies, and errors in managing sales, inventory, and customer data.

02 Smooth Communication

Safety, security, and quality of communication are essential for virtual cardio care.

03 User Experience and Interface Design

Inadequate documentation of the system’s technical aspects hindered maintenance and operations.

Implemented Solution

To address these challenges, the following solutions were implemented:

Safety and Privacy

Implementing Micro Frontend (React) and microservices on the backend increased system performance, scalability, and streamlined operations.

Quick and Reliable Communication

Heartbeat relies on third-party APIs for stable communication. WebSocket filters excess network traffic, ensuring quick and stable connections. Email integration is facilitated through MailChimp.

Rich User Experience

A rich user interface was developed using HTML5, jQuery, Bootstrap, and Less. The context menu feature enables convenient navigation and exploration. Heartbeat is set up and maintained on Heroku servers for enhanced performance.

Results

Heartbeat Health’s Virtual-First Cardiology model has demonstrated its effectiveness in three case studies. The platform has significantly improved the accessibility and quality of care for patients. Key results include:

25% decrease in CVD-related hospitalizations
25% decrease in unnecessary diagnostics and procedures
Potential to avoid 46,000 deaths annually if 70% of patients with hypertension receive proper healthcare