CardioChek HRA Helps Improve Communication to Screening Participants

CardioChek HRA (Health Risk Assessment) software captures biometric data from a CardioChek analyzer creating a customized and informative consumer-friendly report.  A database of results is available to create aggregate reports.

Perfect for Community Health Fairs and Corporate Health Screenings
  • Easy set-up
  • Results automatically transfer into HRA minimizing transcription errors
  • Collects participant's email address
  • Produces co-branded, color, professional results for participants
  • Consumer-friendly report provides immediate point-of-care counseling opportunity
CardioChek HRA Provides Important Informational Tool to Participants
  • Reports participant's lipid, glucose, blood pressure and BMI on one page
  • Helps participants understand how their results compare to a desirable range
  • Provides biometric definitions
  • Calculates participant's Cardiac Age based on the Framingham Heart Study.  This creates a conversation starter between healthcare professional and participant.
What is Cardiac Age?
Based on the Framingham Heart Study, the HRA provides a representation of an individual’s risk for cardiovascular disease through a Cardiac Age calculation. Risk factors of gender, age, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes are components of Cardiac Age.  The desired result is for an individual’s Cardiac Age to be younger than their biological age.

Aggregate Reports for Healthcare Professionals
Reports are available that aggregate patient population data as well as individual participant's results. This data can be exported in multiple formats.

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CardioChek HRA FAQs

General Questions 

1. What is the CardioChek HRA program? 
The health risk assessment software program is designed to capture biometric data transferred 
directly from a CardioChek® PA device linked to a computer. The captured data will be 
summarized on a visually informative report summary page that is easy to understand by both 
healthcare providers and the participants being screened. 
 
The report summary page also calculates a Cardiac Age which is a representation of an 
individual’s risk for cardiovascular disease. The desired result is a Cardiac Age younger than 
biological age. 
 
2. How do I order the software? 
The software is available for purchase via PTS Diagnostics authorized distributors. 
 
3. Why isn’t the health risk assessment available for download via the internet? 
The software is intended to be used with a CardioChek PA analyzer linked directly to a computer. 
PTS, Inc. utilizes our worldwide distributor network to provide these products to the market. 
 
4. With which operating systems is the software compatible? 
The software is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems. 
 
5. Is there a version of the software for IPAD or smart phones? 
Currently, the program is not compatible with tablet or smart phone operating systems. 
 
6. Which languages does the HRA support? 
The program currently supports English. The program is customizable to accommodate 
additional languages as market demand warrants. 
 
7. Can I install my copy of the HRA on multiple computers? 
The program is licensed for download to one (1) computer per HRA software copy. 

8. Can I run multiple CardioChek PA devices at the same time with the HRA program? 
The program operates with one (1) CardioChek PA analyzer connected to a computer. 

9. Can I customize the program to include my own questions and desired tests? 
The HRA program is designed to provide a very simple, yet valuable tool to assist healthcare 
providers in promoting individual health awareness. This version of the HRA does not support 
the functionality to alter questions or tests; however, software updates and additional operating 
platforms will continue to be evaluated for future improvements. 
 
10. What patient information is collected? 
The amount of patient information collected within the HRA is at the discretion of the screener. 
The program requires the fields of patient name, gender, and date of birth be completed along  
with any biometric data and test results chosen by the screener. These fields can be coded or 
dummy characters can be entered to protect the privacy of the individual being screened. 

11. Is patient information transmitted via the Internet or is all information stored locally on a hard 
drive? 
Patient information collected within the HRA is password-protected via the software login and 
resides locally on the computer’s hard drive. This information can be exported to an outside 
database or to a spreadsheet and then purged from the computer’s memory. 
 
 
Registration, Login, and Account Maintenance Questions 

12. On the Registration window, what is the difference between “Get Registration Key” and 
“Register”? 
To complete registration of your software, a registration key must be requested, received, and 
entered into your installed copy of the HRA program. Clicking “Get Registration Key” submits 
your key request to PTS, Inc. Once you receive the key, enter it into your registration form and 
click “Register” to finish the process. 
 
13. I have already purchased my copy of the HRA; why does the software offer a 10 day trial? 
Once you submit a registration key request, it is reviewed by PTS Diagnostics to ensure you have a valid 
copy of the HRA software. To allow for processing time and for instances where internet 
connectivity may not be readily available, you may immediately begin using the HRA by clicking 
“10 Day Trial”. The HRA software will operate for up to ten (10) days before a completed 
registration is required. 
 
14. The software registration is asking for a serial number; where can I find my serial number? 
Valid copies of the software are identified by a unique serial number. The serial number can be 
found on the CD, the CD sleeve, and on the box in which the software and cable were shipped. 
 
15. Why do I get the message, “Error: Key Length Mismatch” when I click on “Register”? 
A registration key is required to complete registration. If a key is not entered or an invalid key is 
entered and you attempt to register, the “Key Length Mismatch” error message will appear. 
 
16. I just received my registration key via email; how do I get back to the Registration window to 
enter my key? 
  • Once you have received your registration key: 
  • Click “Maintenance” from the upper toolbar menu 
  • Click “Renew Registration” 
  • Enter your registration key into the “Registration Key” field 
  • Click “Register” to complete the registration process 
 
17. What User ID and Password do I use to log in to the HRA program? 
  • The User ID and Password are case sensitive 
  • User ID = admin 
  • Password = masterkey 
 
18. How do I change the User ID and/or Password? 
  • Click “Maintenance” from the upper toolbar menu 
  • Click “Manage Screeners” 
  • Highlight the screener account you wish to change and click “Edit” 
  • You may change the User ID, Password, and screener name 
  • Once your changes have been made, click “Update” 
 
19. What if I forget my User ID or Password? 
CardioChek does not maintain User ID or Password information. If you forget your User ID or 
Password, you will need to reinstall the software or you may create an additional screener 
account by designating a new User ID and Password. 
 
 20. What is the purpose of the “Managing Screeners” menu item? 
Creating multiple screener accounts provides a tracking mechanism for events in which multiple 
screeners will be sharing the same computer. By creating a separate User ID and Password for 
each individual, it is possible to determine which screener collected specific data. This can be 
useful if a group of results does not appear to make sense or there is a potential issue with 
screener training and technique. 
 
21. What is the purpose of the “Administrator Permission” check box when creating a new screener 
account? 
Administrator Permission allows an individual to add and remove screener accounts. 
 
 
Screening Event Questions 

22. Can individuals be preloaded into the HRA? 
Currently, the HRA program does not support the preloading of individuals for screening. 
 
23. Does the software have a limit on the number of individuals that can be screened per event 
profile? 
There is no limitation to the number of individuals that can be screened utilizing the CardioChek 
HRA program. 
 
24. Can I use my own patient ID system for individuals being screened? 
Technically, the software does not support alternative patient ID entries. It is possible to enter 
additional information such as a customized ID into the participant information fields of “email 
address” and “phone number”. This information will not be displayed on the report summary 
page, but is available for query under the field it was entered via the “Custom Reports” section 
of the HRA program. 
 
25. I want to add a customized logo to my Report Summary page; what file types are supported? 
The program accepts .bmp and .jpg image files. 
 
26. How do I resize my logo to fit within the 80H X 360W pixel size limitation? 
One easy method for resizing a customized logo is to use Microsoft Office Picture Manager as 
follows: 
  1. Open the image file from your computer  
  2. From the dropdown toolbar menu at the top of the Picture Manager program, select “Picture” and “Resize” 
  3. Select the option of “Custom width X height” 
  4. Enter a value less than or equal to 360 for the width and 80 for the height 
  5. Click “OK” to implement your changes 
  6. Save the file 
 
Cardiac Age Questions 

27. What is Cardiac Age? 
Cardiac Age is a representation of an individual’s 10-year risk for developing cardiovascular 
heart disease (CHD). The derivation of the Cardiac Age is based on the Framingham Heart Study. 
The Framingham Heart Study uses identified risk factors to calculate a 10-year CHD risk 
percentage and an associated age range based on an individual’s inputs. The desired outcome is 
that the individual’s Cardiac Age is the same or younger than biological age. 
 
28. How is Cardiac Age calculated? 
The Cardiac Age calculation begins with the scoring of seven risk factors identified by the 
Framingham Heart Study: 
 
  • Gender 
  • Biological age 
  • Total cholesterol 
  • HDL cholesterol 
  • Blood pressure 
  • Smoking 
  • Diabetes 
 
These risk factors are the same for both men and women; however, point totals are 
differentiated for each risk factor based on gender. The point totals are summed and then 
compared to individuals with low 10-year CHD risk and associated age ranges per the 
Framingham Heart Study. Framingham defines low 10-year CHD as “a person of the same age, 
optimal blood pressure, cholesterol 160-199 mg/dL, HDL equal to or greater than 45 mg/dL for 
men or 55 mg/dL for women, non-smoker, and no diabetes”. 
 
29. What is the valid age range for the Cardiac Age? 
The Framingham Heart Study was based on individuals aged 30 to 74; therefore, the CardioChek 
HRA program only returns Cardiac Age values from the 30 to 70s age range. 
 
30. Why should I use the CardioChek HRA for my health screenings when they usually include 
individuals outside of the valid age ranges? 
Even though screened individuals may not fall within the valid age ranges for a Cardiac Age 
calculation, the CardioChek HRA program remains a valuable tool in promoting individual health 
awareness through the reporting of lipid values, body mass index (BMI), glucose, and blood 
pressure readings. 
 
  
31. Overall, most of my numbers do not appear to be in the high-risk category; why does my Cardiac 
Age seem abnormally high? 
Certain risk factors carry greater influence in the Cardiac Age calculation than others. It is 
possible to have risk factors within the normal to desirable ranges and still receive a higher than 
expected Cardiac Age. 
 

Report and Data Analyzer Questions

32. On the report summary page, why does the Cardiac Age show a value of “N/A”? 
For Cardiac Age to be calculated, all required risk factors must be included and all results must 
be entered. The report summary page will return a value of “N/A” if the event profile was set 
up without total cholesterol (CHOL) and HDL cholesterol (HDL) being tested or without the 
questions regarding blood pressure, diabetes, or smoking enabled. 
 
33. Is it possible to aggregate data across multiple computers? 
The HRA software is not capable of aggregating data across multiple computers; however, 
custom queries can be created, exported, and saved to an Excel spreadsheet for aggregation of 
data across computers. 
 
34. What is the difference between “HRA Report” and “Individual HRA Report” on the Reports 
toolbar menu? 
“HRA Report” enables a search for all assessments performed for a particular event profile 
during a specific screening session. “Individual HRA Report” enables a search for an individual 
assessment across all profiles based on the name of the individual that was screened. 
 
35. In the Custom Query Builder, what are the Result Fields and Conditions windows? 
Within the Result Fields window, select the fields you wish to appear in your customized query. 
The Conditions window allows you to set filters for the results you selected. 
 
36. Why does “Assessment. Did you fast?” always appear when I select “<Click to add new field>” in 
the Result Fields window? 
The “Assessment. Did you fast?” field is the default result field for a custom query. Once this 
field appears, click on it again to select a different field. The same concept applies to the 
Conditions side of the Custom Query Builder. Select “<Click here to add new condition>” and 
then click on the default condition of “<Did you fast?>” to change the condition. 
 
37. How do I export my data to an Excel spreadsheet? 
Once a custom query has been created and run, click on the Excel spreadsheet icon in the top 
toolbar menu, name the file, and save to create an Excel document. 

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