AliveCor Mobile ECG Device in 30 Seconds

Bery handy

Works well if you understand the limitations. Get a doctor friend to explain if you aren't one. Basically the ECG functionality of an Apple Watch without the embarrassment of having to wear one.

The device did not work when it first arrived. Later, when I got a new battery, it started working. It is working well with Realme U1.

It is so useful, now I dont have to keep worrying and rush for chekup

Pathetic product even after buying a product you need to buy subscription for reports.. product is not working

Good

I read a lot about phone compatibility issue in reviews and also found my phone Realme GT Neo 2 was not in compatibility list of devices. But it worked fine. Very easy to use.

Only basic functionality of ECG measurement is given and other functionality even the measurement over weeks are paid version. At least the person should be able to see the report of the week for free because nothing else is done such as uploading to AliveCor servers for any adjustment or analysis, it must be on the app itself. Other thing, the doctor in my family who work in ICU was not impressed with the ECG measurements and claim that they seems not accurate and said that the device is waste of money. I am not sure but believe that if FDA has approved it so it must be doing something right but now there is doubt in my mind.

Well, we all become complacent about our heart health until it becomes problematic. This is why I bought this device as given a recent discovery of an issue with my heart, I needed to monitor both my BP and whether there were any anomalies occurring with extra arterial or ventricular beats. I chose this device, as it was compact and reasonably priced. I received the device quickly, however the seals on the box were broken. This was reported back to AliveCor, who quickly despatched a replacement. IN THE BOX -------------- 1. The Kardia Device 2. Phone Attachment case with 3M Sticker to attach to your phone* 3. Free Trial Access to 30 days of the Premium service. The premium service costs £9.99 per month (or £99.99 per annum as a 20% discount is offered). 4. Instruction card to allow for quick set-up including registering your account with your personal details. * I am mentioning the phone attachment case, which is about £10, as I did not realise this, was included and nearly ordered it as well, so please note you get it included. Personally, I feel the case is probably the extra piece of kit that most would prefer to be included, as it offers the option of carrying the Kardia device with you, and using more securely on a table or desk, given the sensitivity to movement of the device. The case retails at about £24.99, which is quite expensive. HOW IT WORKS _______________ You simply download the app from the App Store and pair your Kardia device and phone via Bluetooth. ON-APP WELCOME SCREEN --------------------------------- There are currently the following sections for tracked data: - 1. Electrocardiogram (EKG) - History, Last recorded EKG and button to <Record your EKG> 2. SmartRhythm Monitoring (which requires an iWatch AND Premium service to utilise). 2. Blood Pressure (History + ability to add blood pressure readings at your will) 3. Resting Heart Rate (History + add Resting Heart Rate - but this is a premium feature) 4. Weight (ability to add your weight) 5. Medication (Ability to add your medications and monitor how these impact on your heart health - but this is a Premium Feature!) 6. Insights (Premium Feature??) PROS ------- 1. This device is compact and simple to use. 2. Easy to take a reading on the go, and more importantly when these issues occur you are armed unlike when employing a device loaned from a hospital or cardiology service. 3. This kit is medical grade, which means it's accurate and your cardiologist will accept the results as being accurate. 4. EKG report instantaneously reports whether the reading is normal or not, and a graph is produced for download and retention. 5. Can be linked directly to your doctor or cardiologist via a code. 6. You can request a comprehensive analysis by a cardiologist of any reading at the click of a button on-screen and at a cost of £5.00. 7. Notes and voice recordings can be added to each EKG reading, so you can add symptoms, to provide a history or just to understand when you might have a future issue. 8. The cost is very reasonable for the accuracy and ability to run real-time EKGs for yourself. 9. There is a lot of additional information in the App, like Heart Education and access to external heart related resources/institutions. 10. The phone attachment is included, so the device can be clipped ono the back of your phone for use on the go. 11. The Colour-Coding of reports and data to show GREEN = Okay, YELLOW = Above Normal is a great and simple feature. 12. US customers can get the device replaced for $19.99 if lost/stolen with Premium Membership. CONS ------ 1. There should be a manual, even if small to explain the basic features. For example it is possible adjust the length of the EKG recording in the settings from 30 seconds to 1, 2, 3, 4, or even 5 minutes. 2. Many of the features are Premium, which means it becomes costly to access these services, like medication and resting heart rate. 3. The reports could be more detailed, especially given all the potential this device has and information collated. 4. Too sensitive to movement, as my cardiologist discounted some anomalies as slight movements. 5. I did one Clinician Review and it is returned as "UNACCEPTABLE- Baseline noise makes it difficult to do an accurate analysis; consider repeating study”. However, what noise does this refer to and why charge £5.00 if they state this? 6. Explanation of reports is too basic, and unless you have a little knowledge or real concern about symptoms, the device does not alert follow up. 7. There is no reduced price replacement device for Premium UK members! CONCLUSION ---------------- Well, overall this is a very handy device, which allows you to take charge of your health. However, I would say you do need to read up and learn a bit about EKGs also to understand how to read them yourself a bit, to accurately be able to monitor whether there is movement affecting the readings. The App could be much stronger, integrating the features and allowing a longer trial period. The 30-day trial period is not enough to understand all the features and evaluate the device's worth. Clearly, most are repeat customers if they gain value from something, and will have no qualms about investing in their heart health. I do think that a short manual would be ideal with this device, as there is a lot in the App and much to understand. You will note the Analysis Report above in the images states "no symptoms" but I do not always note the symptoms, as I want to see whether the report will come back with an issue. I did not realise that written notes could be added later. The phone attachment although seemingly good to allow access to the App on the go, may be problematic. It is perhaps better to be sat at a desk with the device flat, rather than in the air where movement can affect the readings. Personally, I would have preferred the snap-shut case to carry with me, rather than the phone attachment, which is not so easy to remove the device from. RECOMMENDATION ----------------------- Well, having learned a bit about how to read EKGs, I do have peace of mind about my heart. This device is worth the price, especially as it is medical grade to know your heart is functioning properly!!!

Works as expected, after cardiac surgery this is helping my cardiologist keep track of my af symptoms. Easy to use simple to set up.

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Dopo qualche mese dall'acquisto recensisco questo prodotto, che è veramente utile, funzionale ed importantissimo per chi ha problemi di aritmie cardiache od altri problemi cardiologici ed ha bisogno di controllare spesso il tracciato e documentarlo od inviarlo al proprio medico. Appoggiando sugli appositi sensori due dita delle due mani registra tramite l'apposita app un tracciato ad una derivazione che si può salvare od eliminare. È piccolo e maneggevole, e quindi facilmente trasportabile, si può portare sempre con sé, ed è assolutamente affidabile (ci è stato indicato l'acquisto dallo specialista).

I cannot recommend this enough for those with heart problems and their caregivers. The mobile app works well with our blood pressure monitor; listing the readings together is very helpful. This helped me to know the difference between symptom severity and was invaluable in providing the right information that made the decision to go to the hospital. Without it, I would have likely waited or hesitated because the symptoms seemed the same physically as other times that would settle down. This made it clear something was different and it was time to act. While in the ER the situation deteriorated rapidly and we were so thankful to be at the hospital to receive rapid treatment. If we weren't there, I don't know that it would have worked out. When managing heart disease and heart failure, it is difficult to know when you are over reacting and when those symptoms have progressed to requiring intervention. This device is an amazing invaluable tool that will help give confidence in either case. Very easy to set up and use. Pairing with an omron BP monitor is very easy and helpful. I haven't used the features for sharing with the cardiologist directly. It takes some use and practice with assessing the overall condition using all your tools and knowledge you quickly learn when a loved one is diagnosed. It doesn't say you are having a heart attack specifically, it will say 'possible atrial fibrillation' or other status results. This is just one tool in that assessment however, I believe it was the most important tool we have. We had only got it 2 weeks before.