Tenor (blood potassium measuring device)

2023: Device Announcement

On May 31, 2023, CardioRenal France Tenor blood the company based in announced an advanced system for measuring potassium at home.

Potassium is an important component of most cells in the human body. It, in particular, contributes to maintaining the necessary acid-base equilibrium and ensures the normal functioning of nerves and muscles. Fluctuations in potassium levels blood may indicate serious ailments, including chronic kidney disease, which is estimated to affect more than 843 million people worldwide. Such patients, due to a deviation in potassium levels, are susceptible to cardiac complications, which account for up to 30% of deaths in people with chronic kidney disease.

Tenor (blood potassium measuring device)

The Tenor system allows you to determine the level of potassium in the blood anywhere and at any time. For testing, a compact device is used that produces a result in less than five minutes. Data via Bluetooth can be transferred to a mobile application on a smartphone or tablet. Remote access to the collected indicators is provided to medical personnel, which allows you to quickly take the necessary measures and normalize potassium levels. The system is adapted for older patients.

It is noted that the Tenor complex can be used in conjunction with the Tasso + device, designed to independently take blood samples at home. Thus, patients receive at their disposal a full set of means for taking and testing blood. Due to this, there is no need for regular visits to clinics, which significantly increases the quality of life of people suffering from chronic kidney disease. In turn, attending physicians can remotely monitor the condition of patients at any time^[1]

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