Home ECG monitoring device

[Hephzibar]

Afternoon all!

A question regarding home monitoring ECG devices such as Kardia. Saw a cardiologist privately ( NHS wait 7 months plus!!) for a ? Pre Syncope attack. He was not concerned about that, but wanted to check my fast heart rate, and advised the use of a Kardia which the hospital can loan me for a month. I haven’t heard back from their cardiology clinic yet, but it would make more sense to me to buy my own…… but which one?? The KardiaMobile or the KardiaMobile 6L ……. or the just get the basic one and then get Kardiacare which detects a wider range of arrhythmias.

Has anyone any experience with these devices?

Thank you!

[Chappychap]

Immediately following a heart bypass operation I showed some evidence of AF. That's very common and in most cases it disappears after a couple of days with the right medication.

However, in order to monitor the situation in case the AF ever returned, I bought the basic KardiaMobile device.

Happy to say that AF never returned, and after a year or so I stopped using it. But it was an excellent tool that delivered high quality readings that are fully acceptable to doctors.

I'd check with your cardiologist which model he or she suggests, but I'd be surprised if the basic model isn't fully capable of the "early warning" role you want it for. After all, if there's anything remiss you'll be given far more sophisticated ECG tests, both conducted and analysed by specially trained professionals. The Kardia is only really to help decide if the big guns are warranted.

Good luck!

[Hephzibar in reply to Chappychap]

The cardiologist just really wants to double check that I am not going into AF - it has never been seen in previous ECGs even when I have been running at 120 plus! Difficult choice tho!

[MummyLuv]

I use the 6 lead and find the advanced detection really helpful. My private satdiac surgeon recommended Kardia as I recently had a surgical ablation for afib. Where my Apple Watch could not detect the type of arrhythmia the Kardia can detect PVCs. I would defo recommend.

[Hephzibar in reply to MummyLuv]

Thank you. My 3 day R Test showed rare isolated ventricular ectopics with one couplet and very rare atrial ectopics and rare episodes of sinus tachycardia so maybe the 6lead one may be better. Decisions, decisions! Have I correctly assumed that the 6 lead automatically identifies more arrhythmias, meaning that a subscription to Kardiacare is unnecessary?

[MummyLuv in reply to Hephzibar]

I’m not sure what it automatically detects as I currently have the 6 month free advanced detection. I’m sure it will tell you online.

[Summerpumpkin]

Hi , I have the Kardia 6L . It’s fantastic and peace of mind , I take it everywhere with me . I have atrial flutter and bradycardia

[Kensheart]

Hi I have AF and use the 6 lead Kardia daily and send results on to cardiologist. I bought mine from BHF I think. About £ 150

[Hidden]

Morning, i recently asked a similar question about the kardia so i decided to buy the 6L version after peoples views on here. It has been a very good piece of kit to have and has caught episodes of Bradycardia, SVE, PVCs and Tachycardia. I've opted for the kardia care which is a paid subscription each month which can give you a more detailed report and the option of a cardiologist to view it too.At the moment I'm waiting for my holter monitor results to come back so im backing up my ecg reports from the kardia to give to the cardiologist when I see him next.

[Palpman]

It's worrying to me that some people have the need to use the Kardia daily and then spam the cardiologist's email inbox with the readings. Do they think that they are so important and the only patient the cardiologist has? They have better things to do than looking at their odd blips.

[Villagelife]

I have a kardia 6 lead with kardiacare. It might be worth the extra money rather than buy the cheaper one the wish you had the better one especially as your cardiologist has suggested it.

[Hephzibar]

Thank you all for your suggestions - it really helps to have your input. Will go for the 6L x

[wischo]

I have the basic Kardia on the advice of my cardiologist and it will pick up bradycardia, tachycardia and AF every time. I do not need the subscription as if you have any other arrhythmia it will show as unclassified and unlikely to be significant. You can however send it to your health team if you are concerned. It is perfect for heartrate readings and if you get the 6 lead it is pointless unless you purchase the subscription which lets face it is really just a money making business.

[Mat66]

I had paroxysmal AF and my Kardia basic was invaluable for confirming I was in fast AF so I could take medication for fast AF only to convert me back into normal sinus rhythm within 4 hours. My pulsometer or BP machine could not pick up how fast my heart was beating without the Kardia I would of been in fast AF much longer which would have had long term negative effects. The basic Kardia will only detect normal rhythm and possible AF.

[Desanthony]

I use the Kardia 6L can e mail them to the cardio nurses and cardiologist - absolutely brilliant.

[Hephzibar in reply to Desanthony]

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[Breesha]

I feel sure I am being totally ignorant, I have had AF fo over 35 yrs, why would it help if you monitored when you were having a rapid heart, what can be done , if you are already on meds .

[Hephzibar in reply to Breesha]

At the moment I tend to have episodes of fast heart rate and the cardiologist wants to rule out AF.