I have a smart phone (not iphone) and have downlpadded 2 different apps which claim to detect AF during an episode. One is called AF Detect and the other is Photo A fib Detector.
Trouble is they give different results within seconds of each other. ...
Has anyone used anything of this sort with any success?
The only hand held device which is of much use is Alivecor/Kardia which requires a pad which you hold in your hands and which then connects either with your phone or I pad device. One has to buy the device and then download the app. There are other more complex devices out there but generally not for private use. Most other such things fail to live up to expectations I'm afraid and even Alivcor has limitations, often giving strange readings due to "noise" or poor contact due maybe to dry fingers. One really can become quite confused and even stressed out by such things.
Ordinary blood pressure machines which register pulse rate are particularly unreliable if one is in AF.
Bob
The only App that I use with my Android smartphone is to detect my heart rate- QuickHRM (Free). The results seem to correspond fairly accurately and consistently with the heart rate results given by my "Microlife WatchBP home" blood pressure monitor. This Microlife machine is endorsed by NICE for detecting AF. As I tend to be asymptomatic anyway all results for me are a bit questionable, yes even an ECG. So my last detection with my Microlife was in April 2015. However I have to say that I am pretty confident now that I am AF free (NOT CURED), just free. I guess that all I can say now is that after the first six months following original diagnosis ( that is between Jan and June 2010) I have NEVER EVER had to seek treatment from any GP, Cardiologist or EP for AF. That I guess is the ultimate test. I am also monitored annually because I drive buses and need medical clearance from GP and DVLA to retain my PCV entitlement to my driving licence.
Cheers,
John
Good news indeed. J.
I'm in PAF so I thought I would try the Photo Afib detector app. Apparently no abnormal heartbeats recorded. Maybe I need to tell my cardiologist his equipment is faulty lol.
I have a heart rate app called Heart Rate by Argus. Its useful. After my recent ablation I now get Atrial tachycardia more than af and cant always tell when I am racing. So its useful to check when I am feeling 'weak legged'. Also able to show my cardiologist.
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