irregular heartbeat monitor

[Nomme]

Are there any devices that monitor for irregular heartbeat while sleeping -- and which either send data via Bluetooth or record for later transfer?

Thanks for any pointers.

[BobD Volunteer]

Not currently off the shelf. Most available gizzmos like Aivecor (now Kardia)  need to be held. For what you want you need leads attached or an implantable "reveal" device.  Hospitals have such but not available to purchase.

[Nomme in reply to BobD]

Thanks -- that seems to fit with James Grier's extensive write-up (ndsu.edu/pubweb/~grier/Comp..., latest revision Feb 3, 2016). I've only started to look thru that but see only one mention of 'sleep' -- for MD100E (which he noted had some significant negatives).

I'm not clear on why, with technology such as that in AliveCor, there aren't yet, e.g., form factors such as those for pulse oximeters that could be worn overnight.

[Hidden]

Healforce Prince 180d  has a 30 sec quick measurement using inbuilt sensors and option to use included leads for longer monitoring - say overnight. It does however say to be still during monitoring so not sure how movement during in sleep might affect it, if it does. Software included to allow download to your own computer, no need to register with a provider who stores or interprets data. Easy to use but software but could be a little less clunky. Works fine on Windows 10. You can print out all or parts of ECG, zoom in and out ...etc. Can be found on Amazon UK so presumably available in other countries.  I find it very useful.

[Nomme in reply to Hidden]

Thanks -- iiuc, it only has 30 sec memory; the longer leads are for improved accuracy. (I haven't been able to find a manual online, but that's what I see on some other forums.)

[Hidden in reply to Nomme]

Mine has leads that I once tried overnight and it stored the 9 hours fine. You can store and review up to 24 hours of data on it. Runs on batteries or mains charger.  Would you be looking at the 180b model rather than 180d?

[Nomme in reply to Hidden]

Thanks -- I missed that healforce.com/en/index.php?... indicated "16 hours continuous monitor record". It would help if the site provided a link to the manual for more info.

[Thomps95]

A friend of mine will be launching a t-shirt with built in heart rhythm sensors that you can wear - I'll keep the forum informed as more info becomes available - for now you can google KardioDex - there may be some info online - but this is very new

[Nomme in reply to Thomps95]

Thx -- and I see 3 others liked your comment. If anyone has a descriptive link, please post.

[Kodaska]

I don't have one myself, but it seems to me a lot of the strapless monitors do just what you're looking for.  The problem (for me) is that they tend to be inaccurate.  I don't know if the strap-type monitors have a recording capability, but I'd think they would.  A bit of research might turn up just what you're looking for.  It would be a lot more convenient than a Holter monitor.

Update: After a few minutes' search, I found a wrist monitor I'm interested in.  It does what you're looking for, but might be a bit pricey.

tomsguide.com/us/basis-peak...

[Nomme in reply to Kodaska]

thx -- but afaics, the Basis Peak monitors heart rate, not irregularities.

[Nomme]

First -- thanks to all above; I'll continue exploring.

In any case, it's surprising and unfortunate there isn't a comparison table for devices that monitor irregular heartbeats.

Given the effort required to identify such devices and determine their capabilities, putting together a feature comparison table would require a community effort.

Presumably many would appreciate that.

Does anyone here have an interest in pursuing this?

I have some preliminary thoughts on table design, hosting, etc., but wanted to check first if there was interest here in pursuing this (at least to the point of setting it up so all could contribute).

[Nomme in reply to Nomme]

For those who'd like to discuss this further, I reposted this at healthunlocked.com/afassoci...

[Hidden]

You can buy a QardioCore Monitor on Amazon for just under £400. This will monitor for 24 hours on one charge. I believe there are other such monitors that you can buy. I haven’t used this product so I cannot comment on how effective it is.