Kardia Mobile ECG

[doubledeck]

I am planning on buying a Kardia mobile ECG monitor. From what I have read many people use them, so where is the best place to purchase it for. Also do most people pay for the report and most importantly do the cardios in Scotland pay and attention to the results?

[rosyG]

Hi

You can buy from the company or in Amazon I’ve never bothered with the report. You are told it’s normal or possible - AF and can see if p wave is there. Don’t know about Scotland but our doctors have used them to diagnose all sorts in the shopping centre when we organised AF screening events

[TracyAdmin Partner]

Hi there, you will find all the details about the Kardia Mobile, including a demo video on the A F Association website heartrhythmalliance.org/afa... Have you registered for the HRC2021 A F Association Patients day? there will be presentations on devices to monitor your heart rate? heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...

[Threecats]

Hi doubldeck, I got mine from Amazon. It was really useful in capturing an af episode a couple of months ago, so worth the investment I would say. I’m in southern England and the cardiologist I spoke to was very enthusiastic about the Kardia. I would be surprised if readings from it were not accepted in Scotland but there are far more experienced members than me on this forum who will be able to clarify that for you, I’m sure.

Forgot to add that I did send off for a report when I first got if, partly for curiosity and because I was feeling off at the time but not bothered since because, as rosyG says, the device tells you if it’s possible AF.

[momist]

Two things you should be aware of before you buy:

The Kardia 6L uses Bluetooth to communicate with your phone or tablet, and should work with any Android or iOS device. The cheaper Kardia single lead (two contacts) uses HF sound to communicate, and some high-end phones don't work with, it due to fancy microphone sound processing. Cheaper ones don't have that, and most will work but it's a gamble.

No, you don't need to pay anything after buying the device. You will be offered a subscription service but it's unnecessary. I 'email' my recordings to my Dropbox folder or similar, and then they are available on all my devices, including my PC.

I can't comment on the Scottish doctors, but I've never had my recordings dismissed, although they are usually only glanced at to confirm what I'm saying.

[Dodie117]

Just to add- the 6L now says AF, not “possible AF” so seems to be more certain of its diagnosis.

[doubledeck]

thanks everyone for the advice. As I never have a high end phone I shouldn't have the connection issues. I'll also sign up for the patient day - have been meaning to do that for some time but not got round to it.

[Sharp5flat9]

I have Kardia and use it only to record an AF event. It is useful as a diary note for the doctor or consultant. I currently have an AF about every 3 weeks. Often after a stress event ( but not always). Usually a nights sleep brings me back to sinus. The Kardia is worth buying.