Rethinking hypertension management with AI – Heartery case study

Managing hypertension requires continuous monitoring, patient engagement, and timely interventions. Millions of people live with high blood, many of them without even knowing it.  WHO estimates that 76 million deaths could be prevented by increasing global hypertension control to 50%.

Managing high blood pressure is often complicated—manual tracking, rare check-ups, and bulky, costly devices make it harder to stay on top of your health. Heartery, a digital health app, simplifies this by covering key aspects of hypertension care: 

  • regular vital signs monitoring
  • medical adherence
  • stress management
  • proper physical activity
  • nutrition.

Heartery makes tracking blood pressure effortless—delivering real-time insights, keeping users engaged, and working seamlessly on a smartphone.

inside the Heartery app
inside the Heartery app

Challenging the status quo in hypertension care

For years, managing hypertension meant routine doctor visits, manual tracking, and heavy reliance on patient compliance. For many, this is still a reality—creating a major gap between appointments. Research shows that 1 in 3 patients with chronic conditions struggle to monitor their vitals. This is not only a roadblock on the path towards better health but also a potential threat of missing warning signs before a health emergency. But these crises can be prevented with tools like the Heartery app. 

Heartery is an all-in-one solution for managing high blood pressure at home. It was designed to support every aspect of hypertension care:

  • Regular vital signs monitoring
  • Medication adherence tracking
  • Stress management tools
  • Personalized exercise recommendations
  • Dietary guidance

Why Shen AI? Addressing health monitoring challenges

Reliable monitoring is the foundation of effective hypertension management. Without it, warning signs go unnoticed, progress is unclear, and the impact of your efforts remains invisible.

The Founders of Heartery integrated Shen AI to solve this problem, allowing users to monitor their health without relying on traditional devices—which often are uncomfortable to use, bulky, and expensive. 

​​“I was skeptical at first,” Leo Rosenbaum, the co-founder of Heartery, admits. “There are plenty of apps claiming to measure blood pressure, but Shen AI was different. Its technology was backed by clinical trials, and it didn’t just estimate blood pressure—it provided insights into cardiac stress and workload, too.”

Key factors that influenced Heartery’s decision to integrate Shen AI:

  • Clinically validated accuracy: Supported by clinical trials, providing confidence in data reliability.
  • User-centric design: A captivating interface that keeps users engaged.
  • Seamless integration: Easily fits into Heartery’s existing infrastructure.
  • Outstanding support: Responsive technical assistance, far exceeding typical device manufacturers.

Heartery testimonial

The impact

Shen AI quickly became the most-used feature of Heartery, turning the app into a go-to health companion. Within months from the launch, Heartery topped the App Store rankings for hypertension care in the UK, USA, and Canada, with 25 000 downloads. Its 30 day retention rate hit 13% – 3.5 times higher than the average for health apps.

Shen AI supports Heartery in a several key areas:

Boosting user engagement

“The face scan by Shen AI is now our most popular feature,” Leo shares. Users consistently prefer this real-time monitoring tool over features on the app’s home screen—a surprising insight that underscored the demand for effortless health tracking.

Adherence and retention

Real-time feedback fosters a habit loop, encouraging users to check their vitals regularly. This consistent engagement translates to better adherence to treatment plans and healthier lifestyle choices.

Empowering self-management

For many, the fear of sudden health events—heart attacks, strokes—is overwhelming. Shen AI’s real-time insights offer peace of mind. “Our users feel more in control. They don’t have to rely on Dr. Google or wait weeks for a doctor’s appointment,” Leo notes.

Lowering blood pressure

Heartery’s goal is not just to track, but to lower blood pressure. With caring for all essential aspects that contribute to hypertension, Heartery’s users are reporting on average about 2.5 – 3 mmHg reduction when using the app for more than one month. 

Heartery continues to evolve, using data-driven insights to refine its offerings. Leo envisions a future where digital health tools like Heartery and Shen AI aren’t just supplements to traditional care—they’re integral components of proactive, personalized healthcare.