What is MiScan?
MiScan is a wellness tracking tool that uses your device's camera and artificial intelligence (AI) to estimate certain health-related measurements.
MiScan provides estimates of:
- Heart rate: How many times your heart beats per minute.
- Heart rate variability (HRV): The variation in time between heartbeats.
- Breathing rate: The number of breaths you take per minute.
- Blood pressure: An estimate of the pressure of blood circulating through your arteries.
- Vascular age: An estimate related to the characteristics of your blood vessels.
MiScan's technology is certified as a Class IIa medical device in the EU for heart rate, heart rate variability, breathing rate and blood pressure measurements.
MiScan is designed to help you monitor wellness trends over time, rather than assess your health from a single scan.
Important: MiScan is not a diagnostic test and does not replace medical advice or clinical assessments.
How does MiScan work?
MiScan uses computer vision and AI to detect tiny changes in your face associated with your heartbeat.
The scan uses your device's camera, and the information is processed directly on your device.
How accurate are MiScan readings?
MiScan readings are estimates and can vary depending on scanning conditions and natural changes in your body.
A single reading should not be used to determine whether you have a medical condition.
For more meaningful comparisons, take scans under similar conditions and at a similar time of day.
MiScan cannot diagnose or rule out medical conditions, and its blood pressure estimates should not replace measurements taken using a validated blood pressure monitor.
What can affect my MiScan results?
Several factors may influence your readings.
Lighting
Poor, uneven or changing lighting can interfere with camera-based measurements. Use steady, even lighting across your face.
Movement and positioning
Remain still during your scan, keep your face centred and follow the on-screen distance instructions. Avoid talking or changing facial expressions.
Camera and device quality
MiScan requires a stable video feed of 30 frames per second and a minimum camera resolution of 640 × 480 pixels.
Older devices may experience difficulties with processing.
Skin tone and makeup
Skin pigmentation and certain types of makeup can affect optical signals used in similar camera-based measurement technologies.
MiScan's underlying technology is designed to work across different skin tones. However, it is not possible to determine whether these factors influenced an individual result.
Natural physiological changes
Readings may vary due to:
- Recent exercise
- Stress
- Caffeine consumption
- Body posture
- Illness
- Medication
- Time of day
These factors may contribute to variation, but they should not automatically be assumed to explain an unexpected result.
Why is my vascular age higher than my actual age?
Vascular age is an estimate, not the literal age of your arteries.
A vascular age higher than your actual age does not automatically mean you have damaged blood vessels, heart disease or another medical condition.
An individual result cannot confirm or rule out a health problem.
If you remain concerned about your vascular age or cardiovascular health, speak with your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.
What should I do if my MiScan result seems unusual?
An unexpected result does not necessarily mean you have a medical condition. However, it should not automatically be dismissed as incorrect.
MiScan is intended to help you monitor trends over time rather than draw conclusions from individual readings.
Avoid repeatedly scanning simply to obtain a more reassuring number.
If you are concerned about your results or health, speak with your GP or another qualified healthcare professional, who can advise whether further checks are appropriate.
Can MiScan replace medical tests or treatment advice?
No. MiScan does not replace medical assessments, validated clinical measurements or professional healthcare advice.
You should not start, stop or change medication based on MiScan results.
A reassuring result does not rule out an underlying health condition.
If you experience symptoms or have an urgent medical concern, seek appropriate medical assistance rather than relying on MiScan to assess urgency.
Need further assistance?
If you experience technical difficulties using MiScan or have questions about completing a scan, please contact our customer support team.
For concerns about the medical significance of your results, please speak with your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.