Info on Kardia device.

[Tickerprobs]

Hey there you Knowledgable lot...Can anyone out there give me some advice on a decent quality KARDIA device. Reasonably priced and doesn’t need to be of the GUCCI variety‼️‼️

[BobD Volunteer]

Kardia or Alivecor is the manufacturer. They do two types I believe, the orginal "single lead" type or the newer "six lead" one. Price does not vary unless they put a special offer on.

[Tickerprobs in reply to BobD]

Thanks for that Bob

[baba]

alivecor.co.uk/

I've only used the single lead one. I bought mine from AFA UK, was the same price as from Alivecor.

It stores the ECG on your smartphone/tablet, download the app.

And you probably won't need "KardiaCare". (Just my opinion).

[WHJIII in reply to baba]

Agree the Kardia Care did not seem worth it. I bought my Kardia several years back and was pleased. Then my lovely wife bought me the Apple Watch and it stole my heart. Sorry bad pun. Since I wear the watch I never misplace it. Now my Kardia sits in my drawer as a backup. They both seemed to have the same success rate. If my rate gets too fast or erratic both don’t give an undetermined indication.

[Finvola]

I bought my single lead kardia from Amazon over six years ago and it has done a great job since - it cost £99 then. The six lead version is about £150. I use mine with an iPad.

[Physalis]

Did none of you have the KardiaBand?

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[doodle68]

Hi TP 😊 I have the basic Kardia which I use with an Ipad ,

I bought it from the manufacturer in case I needed any help , it seems to be the same price everywhere £99.

store.alivecor.co.uk/?gclid...

It is important to check the compatibility with phones and Ipads before purchase scroll down here for details ...

store.alivecor.co.uk/?gclid...

[Sfhmgusa]

I have found the £99 single channel Kardia invaluable too, I try not to obsess with the device taking readings probably 5 times a week normally and 20 if I am in an afib session

I have sent copies of readings from it to my Cardiologist and he has told me they have been useful,

I have not tried but dont see the value in the more complicated 4 channel version

[Goosebumps]

I searched high and low for a better price on a new Kardia and they don't really exist. If you see something too good to be true that's probably because it's a scam, be careful. I was really lucky in that one of the lovely people on this site upgraded to a 6 lead Kardia and sent me her old Kardia free of charge. Then I wasn't so lucky as the Post Office lost it in transit but that's another whole story.

There are probably an awful lot of Kardias sitting unused in drawers.

[Hidden]

Love the simple one!

[momist]

I have the simple 2 lead Kardia. This communicates with an Android or iOS phone or tablet using ultrasound, and there can be problems with some high-end phones or tablets meaning that they are incompatible. The Kardia worked with my previous three mobile phones, but doesn't work with my latest one. It still works well with my latest tablet. The later 6 lead one uses Bluetooth communication, but I have no experience with that one.

I also have, and now mainly use, a 'smart watch' from Withings - the MoveECG - which does a similar job to the 2 lead Kardia but also tracks my 'steps' and tells me the time on an analogue face. I love it, but can no longer recommend it as the support from the Withings company is terrible.

[Crystalpalace]

I use single lead Kardia costs about £100. works really well. Have shown traces to cardiologist who was delighted to have a recording afib. I'd buy one of these myself

[Beffohol]

I use single lead SNAP ECG....it is fab....I bought mine second hand as the guy I bought it from only wanted it to use to get a diagnosis....it was "as new" and works with my phone perfectly.

[Rocky-athlete]

I have the six-lead. My electrophysiologist said he appreciates seeing my traces as they help him get a sense of what my heart is doing between appointments. I asked if the six-lead is superior and he said, "yes!"