PMcardio

Introduction

Powerful Medical is a UK-based medical company aiming to revolutionize the healthcare industry through their AI-powered medical device, PMcardio. Designed to accurately diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases, PMcardio utilizes Big Data and Machine Learning techniques to augment the decision-making of healthcare professionals. With a team of over 50 interdisciplinary experts and the support of 28 world-class cardiologists led by their Scientific Board, Powerful Medical has developed a research-validated and certified class IIb medical device that has earned the trust of industry experts and healthcare professionals worldwide.

TLDR

PMcardio from Powerful Medical is an AI-powered, research-validated, and certified class IIb medical device designed to diagnose and treat 38 cardiovascular diseases with the accuracy of an expert cardiologist. Its advanced AI algorithms enable accurate ECG interpretation services, patient diagnostic reports, and secure data sharing to streamline healthcare professionals' decision-making process. PMcardio is trusted by notable industry experts worldwide and offers risk-free subscription plans with a special launch discount for new users. Its user-friendly interface, mobile accessibility, and regulatory compliance make it an ideal fit for healthcare providers in clinical settings. Pricing for PMcardio's comprehensive ECG report and diagnostic tool is based on the volume of ECG reports needed, with a monthly subscription plan starting at €6.49 per report. Powerful Medical also offers a special student subscription and annual payment options, making it suitable for a range of users and needs.

Company Overview

Powerful Medical is a medical company that is revolutionizing the healthcare industry with its AI-powered medical device, PMcardio. With offices in the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Slovakia, Powerful Medical aims to augment human-made clinical decisions with the power of artificial intelligence, providing healthcare professionals with the necessary tools to diagnose cardiovascular diseases accurately and treat patients with higher confidence. Utilizing breakthrough techniques such as Big Data and Machine Learning, Powerful Medical believes that the transition from purely human-made clinical decisions to decisions augmented by AI is one of the most significant shifts in modern medicine.

The company is backed by 28 world-class cardiologists led by the expert Scientific Board with decades of experience in both daily patient care and clinical research in medical devices. The results of their research, implemented, developed, certified, and brought to market by their 50+ strong interdisciplinary team of physicians, data scientists, AI experts, software engineers, regulatory specialists, and commercial teams. Powerful Medical's Leadership Team includes Co-founders and CEO Martin, Co-founder, and CMO Robert Herman, Chairman of the Board Roy, Co-founder, and CTO Simon, COO Felix, and Co-founder and CPO Viktor.

Powerful Medical's Scientific Board includes Co-founder and Chief Scientist Prof. Dr. Hatala, Chairman of the Scientific Board Dr. Perl, VP Clinical Strategy Dr. Bartunek, and Members of the Scientific Board Dr. Tom De Potter, Dr. Ward Heggermont, and Dr. Martin Penicka. They partnered with the Cardiovascular Research Center Aalst, a leading European heart center with 21 cardiologists and seven cardiac surgeons supported by over 200 nurses and other medical professionals. Together they utilize millions of electronic health records to train their AI-powered systems, including ECGs, blood tests, surgical outcomes, and imaging results.

Powerful Medical's PMcardio is a certified and research-validated AI-powered medical device that empowers physicians to make the most reliable diagnosis and treatment possible, providing a clear impact on the healthcare system's quality of life.

Features

AI-powered ECG interpretation

Accurate diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases

PMcardio is an AI-powered, certified class IIb medical device that can diagnose and treat 38 cardiovascular diseases with the accuracy of an expert cardiologist. By utilizing advanced AI algorithms, it provides reliable and insightful ECG interpretation services that help healthcare professionals make informed decisions on patient care.

ECG image recognition technology

The PMcardio platform uses image recognition technology to interpret ECGs from any device. Users can simply take a photo of an ECG or upload it onto the platform, and PMcardio will automatically interpret the data to provide a detailed diagnostic report.

Patient diagnostic reports

PMcardio enables users to create a detailed patient diagnostic report by entering patient parameters and answering basic anamnestic questions. The platform's AI algorithms analyze the data to provide a comprehensive report that includes in-app treatment recommendations. Users can save, export, and securely share ECG reports with other healthcare professionals within the platform for easy collaboration.

Trusted by healthcare professionals

Endorsed by industry experts

PMcardio is trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide, including notable experts like Jason Winter (ECG Educator/Mentor, Ambulance clinician at UK NHS ambulance service), Prof. Nicolas Peschanski, MD, PhD (Emergency physician and Clinical Professor), Prof. Stephen W. Smith, MD (Emergency physician at Hennepin Healthcare and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Minnesota), Ken Grauer, MD (Author, Teacher of ECG Interpretation/ACLS Professor Emeritus in Family Medicine at University of Florida), John Davis (MD-PhD Trainee), and Dr. Abdullah Alhasan (Visiting Clinical Researcher at University of Oxford).

Risk-free subscription plans

PMcardio offers risk-free subscription plans that allow users to try out the platform for 14 days. If they are not satisfied, they can cancel their subscription anytime.

Special launch discount

Healthcare providers who sign up for PMcardio can take advantage of a special launch discount. They can experience the platform for free and receive discounted rates for subscribing.

User-friendly platform

Easy-to-use interface

PMcardio provides a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate and use. The platform is designed to streamline the ECG interpretation process for healthcare professionals, with intuitive features like image recognition technology to upload and interpret ECG data with ease.

Secure data sharing

PMcardio ensures that all data shared within the platform is secure and fully encrypted. Users can export, save, and share ECG reports with other healthcare professionals, providing seamless communication that can help expedite the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Mobile accessibility

The PMcardio platform is available for download in Europe, making it accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. This makes it easier for healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases while on the go.

Certified medical device

Certified Class IIb Medical Device

PMcardio is a certified class IIb medical device. This certification ensures that the platform meets the highest level of quality and safety standards, providing reliable and accurate ECG interpretation services that are backed by industry standards.

Clinically validated technology

PMcardio is a clinically validated platform, backed by years of research and development. The platform uses advanced AI algorithms that have been tested and verified to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Regulatory compliance

PMcardio is fully compliant with the latest regulatory standards, ensuring that healthcare professionals can confidently use the platform to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases without any concerns regarding compliance with regulations.

Pricing

With PMcardio, you're getting the full package of ECG digitization, Interpretation & Diagnostics, Treatment Recommendations, and Sharing & Collaboration features, and you are just deciding on the volume of ECG reports you need. After you register, you can use all of the features of PMcardio free of charge for 5 reports. If you know how many ECGs you will be processing per month, or if you want your colleagues to use PMcardio with you under the same account, we recommend one of our subscription plans listed above.

PMcardio offer a monthly subscription plan, where the pricing is based on the volume of ECG reports needed. For fewer than 100 reports per month, the price per report is €6.49. If you need more than 100, the price per report decreases down to €1.99 for volumes greater than 1000. It's important to note that all your successfully digitized ECG scans contribute to the total number of monthly ECG reports.

If you're new to PMcardio and not sure if it's right for you, you can try it risk-free. If you’re not satisfied with it within 14 days, you can cancel your subscription at any time. During the first 14 days, you can cancel your subscription at no cost. Any later cancellation or change will take effect from the start of the next billing month.

Furthermore, if you are a student pursuing a career in medicine, PMcardio offers a special student subscription. Fill out the form on their website to get access to this discounted option.

PMcardio does offer an annual payment option, which can be discussed or set up with their sales team by emailing them at [email protected]. You can also purchase ECG reports directly in the PMcardio app via in-app purchases in your Personal profile. And if you need to receive reports from your colleagues via the Sharing & Collaboration feature and consult with them, it is free of charge.

Overall, PMcardio offers competitive pricing for their comprehensive ECG report and diagnostic tool, and their various subscription options make it suitable for a range of users and needs.

FAQ

Who can benefit from using PMcardio?

PMcardio can be used by any healthcare provider who interprets ECGs and treats heart diseases. The AI-powered smartphone application empowers healthcare professionals to accurately diagnose 38 heart conditions, make faster and more confident decisions regarding patients' treatment, and refer them correctly to further care.

What do I need to use PMcardio?

To use PMcardio, all you need is a smartphone and an internet connection. Because it is easily accessible through any smartphone and compatible with any 12-lead ECG device, PMcardio can be incorporated into various settings such as GP practices, hospitals, emergency responders, telemedicine providers, and more.

Can anyone use PMcardio?

No, PMcardio is classified as a medical device and should only be used by healthcare providers in a clinical setting.

How accurate is PMcardio?

PMcardio was benchmarked against clinicians and demonstrated an average of 38.18% improved detection of all 38 tested ECG diagnoses compared to general practitioners and achieved non-inferior performance to cardiologists. The PMcardio diagnostic module was trained on a dataset of almost 1 million standard 12-lead ECGs from 172,750 patients to detect 38 individual diagnoses of heart rhythms, heart blocks, infarctions, hypertrophies, and ectopies. Furthermore, PMcardio was developed under the close guidance and advice of world-renowned cardiologists and specialists, and based on studies, PMcardio has outperformed clinical algorithms and experienced physicians in every aspect. You can learn more about the results of PMcardio’s clinical validation on their website.

How does PMcardio digitize ECG reports and patient data?

PMcardio enables healthcare professionals to digitize, store, and exchange ECG reports, patient data, treatment plans, and other patient records while being compliant with all privacy regulations. Firstly, our AI combines case-specific algorithms with current technologies, such as Image Recognition, to extract signals from paper ECGs and convert them into a digital format. Secondly, all patient data and digitized ECGs can be securely transferred within the PMcardio application to any hospital database or patient management system. PMcardio is device-neutral and compatible with any hospital workflow and technical setup, reducing the need to purchase any additional hardware and saving costs.

Is PMcardio compliant with medical regulations?

Yes, PMcardio is a CE-marked Class IIb medical device that is regulated under the European Union Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 and is certified as a Class IIb medical device by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH. Compared to lower-risk Class IIa medical devices, Class IIb devices are subject to more rigorous testing and validation. Our QMS is also compliant with 21 CFR 820, which outlines the requirements that all medical device manufacturers in the United States must follow. Additionally, our products are currently pending FDA 510(k) approval, which we expect to be completed by 2023, enabling PMcardio to expand to the US.

How does PMcardio's AI technology diagnose heart conditions?

PMcardio's AI technology performs two main processes: Digitization and diagnostics. The AI combines case-specific algorithms with current technologies, such as Image Recognition, to extract signals from paper ECGs and convert them into a digital format. Then, the AI can diagnose 38 cardiovascular diseases by utilizing Machine Learning algorithms to make a diagnosis based on the ECG results and patient information provided by healthcare professionals. PMcardio's AI technology is developed by experienced AI architects who work closely with world-class cardiologists and specialists, and all outcomes are validated by a board of cardiologists and medical authorities to ensure accuracy.