India launches world’s first doctor-led AI healthcare ecosystem iLive Connect

Key facts

• iLive Connect is the world’s first doctor-led, AI-powered healthcare ecosystem providing 24/7 home medical monitoring.
• Developed by cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Rahul Chandola and senior interventional cardiologist Dr Viveka Kumar.
• System uses FDA- and CE-approved wearable biosensor patch on chest and wristband to track two-lead ECG, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, body temperature, blood pressure trends, physical activity, and heart rate variability.
• Data transmitted to secure cloud platform monitored round-the-clock by specialised doctors at central medical command centre.
• Doctors alert patient and family within two minutes at first sign of harmful physiological change and provide immediate medical guidance.
• 10-week observational study of 410 patients showed 76% reduction in hospital readmissions with early detection of cardiac, metabolic, and post-discharge complications.
• Technology especially beneficial for senior citizens, high-risk patients, elderly living alone, and recently discharged patients.