Problem

Regaining quality of life through mobility

The amount of time a cardiac patient spends up, around and on their feet can have an impact on their rehabilitation and ultimately their quality of life. Sometimes, however these patients do not have the strength to walk - leading to poorer outcomes, other potential health complications and increased risks of hospitalization.

“In Sweden, a comprehensive cost analysis of cardiac rehabilitation, performed on patients following MI or bypass surgery (with a 5-year follow-up), showed that rehospitalizations decreased from 16 to 11 days; the study also showed a higher rate of return to work (53% versus 38%). Overall, cardiac rehabilitation programs resulted in cost savings to the Swedish system of $12,000 per patient (Source : http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/319683-overview)."

B-Temia Solution

“B-TEMIA Inc.” is currently completing the development of an orthopaedic supporting brace for the body lower extremities addressing the needs of this market.

Cardiac Rehabilitation services are divided into 3 phases:

Phase 1 – Initiated while the patient is still in an acute care facility

Phase 2 – Multidisciplinary supervised outpatient program that can last between 3-6 months

Phase 3 – Lifetime maintenance program whereby physical fitness and risk reduction are emphasized