Heart Failure Health Storylines app

This app was developed in partnership with the Heart Failure Society of America to helps users to better manage their heart failure. Users can track their symptoms, physical activity, moods and vital signs (such as height, weight, BP), set up reminders for medication and appointments and view information on low sodium diet guidelines. The app allows users to share their health information with friends, family or health professionals, and users can sync with their activity with fitness devices.

For the complete app description, go to iTunes(external link) (apple) and for a detailed review, see reviews below.

Clinical review

Reviewer: Angela Lambie, Te Whatu Ora, Waitemata
Date of review: August 2023
Platform: Apple
Version: 7.17
Comments: It is good for people who want to keep track of their management of heart failure and reflect on how they are going, but it is a bit complicated to use.
Safety concerns: None.
New Zealand relevance: Yes

Clinical review

Reviewer: Dr Rob Wallace, GP, Auckland
Date of review: March 2018
Comments: This app is useful for people with established heart failure, especially those with moderate to severe HF, on multiple medications. Overall this is a good app with a wide variety of features, in fact probably more features than you would ever need. It would be ideal for someone with moderate or severe heart failure where that is their only or main medical problem. Especially good for the initial diagnosis of that condition where things are still in a state of flux and regular monitoring is needed. However it’s almost too extensive for regular use and I can’t see someone using this for extended periods of time, especially with the need to keep it running and connected to the internet, whereas it would be very useful for short periods of use during exacerbations. 
Safety concerns: None.
New Zealand relevance: Uses US formulary for medications.