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The following commentary summarizes an by Barbara Simpson, originally published in New Brunswick’s Telegraph-Journal.

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We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding work Horizon Health Network is doing to support heart failure patients using the ɫ��ֱ�� platform. Since launching the technology in 2023, Horizon has expanded its use of ɫ��ֱ�� from cardiac surgery to hip and knee replacement – and most recently, for heart failure patients – with additional care plan implementations underway.

A powerful example comes from 72-year-old Robert Conrad, who shared his experience at a recent Horizon board meeting. After being discharged from Saint John Regional Hospital with congestive heart failure, Conrad began experiencing extreme dizziness and fatigue – a common side effect of heart failure medications. Using ɫ��ֱ��’s real-time symptom monitoring and personalized feedback, he was prompted to contact his care team. Within three hours, his medications were successfully adjusted.

As Conrad shares: “I’ve had a really good experience with the app. Since then, my blood pressure has been stabilized, my heart rate is stabilized, my breathing is much better than it has been.”

To date, several dozen heart failure patients have been enrolled in the ɫ��ֱ�� program through Horizon. The app provides daily reminders, symptom tracking, educational content, including videos to help patients follow their care plans and stay engaged in their recovery.

As Horizon continues to lead the way in digital cardiac care, we’re inspired by their commitment to innovation and proud to support their efforts to improve patient outcomes across New Brunswick.

We look forward to continuing our partnership as Horizon scales personalized, proactive care to even more patients.