HRX2024 Live Session: Cardiac Arrest, the Next Digital Health Frontier-HRX2024 Live Session: Cardiac Arrest, the Next Digital Health Frontier

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In a session titled "Cardiac Arrest: The Next Digital Health Frontier," leading experts in cardiology, technology, and healthcare engaged in a comprehensive discussion on utilizing digital advancements to combat the pressing issue of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Dr. Mina Chung, a cardiac electrophysiologist, emphasized SCA’s devastating statistics, affecting over 356,000 individuals yearly in the U.S. with a low survival rate of 9.3%. <br /><br />Richard Price, founder of PulsePoint, explained that his non-profit connects 911 dispatch centers with nearby CPR-trained individuals through a mobile app, significantly improving response times. Jill Root and Jennifer Kozen from Penn Medicine and the FDA, respectively, discussed the integration of digital solutions and the need for robust implementation strategies to ensure effectiveness and adherence to regulatory standards.<br /><br />Jake Sunshine from Google highlighted the tech giant's development of a Pixel watch equipped with a pulselessness detection app, currently being rolled out in Europe. This innovation, along with other sensors and AI-assisted technologies, is poised to enhance early detection and timely intervention for cardiac arrest.<br /><br />Panelists underscored the importance of health equity, advocating for the development of cost-effective wearable devices and AEDs, ensuring broad accessibility. They also stressed the necessity of integrating various digital technologies seamlessly into the existing emergency response framework to maximize the chances of survival for cardiac arrest victims. The collaborative session aimed to inspire ongoing innovation and cooperation to significantly improve SCA outcomes.

Keywords

Cardiac Arrest

Digital Health

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

CPR

PulsePoint

Pixel Watch

Health Equity

Wearable Devices

Emergency Response

AI-assisted Technologies