How does a Kardia work day to day? I have an iPhone and could have one but would it be better than my Garman which I've fallen out of love with. However I don't keep my phone close to me at all times. Does using a Kardia require this, or do you just use it as and when?
Katie
Kardia needs to be held still during the taking of ecg and also close to any device it is being used and linked with. It is not suitable for continuous monitoring and acn not be used remotely.
Not sure it's for me. But thank you for explaining how it works.
I suppose it depends on what you want to do with your monitor. I think it’s easy to underestimate the potential of the Kardia. It will take single lead ECGs from three of the twelve standard positions. Although the software is written to REPORT only possible AF, tachycardia and bradycardia, it can in fact RECORD any heart rhythm abnormality and record for up to 5 minutes. You can save, print, and email your recordings.
Cardiologists and GPs are using them for diagnosis. Patients with infrequent dysrhythmias often go years without a diagnosis, either because they are dismissed as neurotic or because short periods of holter monitoring are normal. Kardia has changed all that.
Kardia can be used with iOS and Android but old phones and tablets which can not be updated are not compatible with rolling Kardia software updates. It’s essential to check compatibility before buying Kardia.
You can fix Kardia to the back of your phone, and get an immediate recording when you need it. It is unsuitable as a monitor for exercise sessions.
I have found mine invaluable, and certainly worth the price of 40 macchiatos 🙂
I love your currency! That is really helpful actually and perhaps I will get one. My cardiologist told me about them but that was before my Afib was confirmed.
Thank you very much for this.
It's very different to wearing a watch 24x7 (assuming you mean a Garmin?), think of it more like stopping to take an ECG. I also make sure I rest a bit before taking a reading. I've found it invaluable to record when I am in or out of A Fib, I kept a colour coded "diary" which my consultant has said was/is very, very useful.
The Apple Watch 4 can also do ECGs, but once again you initiate a reading and needs you to have an iPhone.
interesting stuff! I might consult a child (one of my own) about whether or not I can use it with my 'upstairs' phone (old, use it for the alarm and my hypnotherapy tape)
Thank you for replying.
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