A little, ingenious device called the KardiaMobile Card for measuring EKG (or ECG) has been developed by AliveCor, a company based in the United States. Cardiologists carry out ECG (electrocardiogram or electrocardiograph) to look for early indicators of heart disease by monitoring the electrical activity within the chest cavity. In the past, patients had to go to a hospital to have the test done, but modern technology now allows them to perform it from home.
AliveCor’s newest product, the KardiaMobile Card, distinguishes it from the competition due to its unique look and functionality. It is shaped like a credit card to make it easy to carry about and fit in a wallet.
According to the product page, the KardiaMobile Card weighs just 7.4 grams and can endure wear and tear, including being sat on but not submerged in water, making it both light and sturdy. Electrodes, a power button, and an LED light up when the card is activated.
Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), bradycardia, tachycardia, atrial fibrillation (AFib), broad QRS sinus rhythm and wide QRS sinus rhythm can all be detected by the KardiaMobile Card, according to the manufacturer.
To use the product, AliveCor recommends the use of an app that is accessible for Android smartphones running Android 6.0+ and iOS devices running iOS 10.3.3+.
As you can see in the image above l, you just need to place a finger or thumb from each hand on the electrodes, which connects to your phone through Bluetooth. Within 30 seconds, the app will inform you whether or not there is good contact and will take a reading. You’ll see the results on your phone.
Besides being able to observe their heart rate, the app gives users access to their past data and allows them to download or email them. AliveCor warns that the device isn’t recommended for children and users with pacemakers and ICDs (Integrated Child Development Services).
When you have the KardiaMobile Card, you can have an EKG scanner in your pocket. A KardiaCare subscription, which costs $99 per year, is also required in order to use the little device.
AliveCor claims Unlimited EKGs, cardiologist EKG evaluations, heart health reports, weight and blood pressure monitoring, cloud storage, and device replacement are all included in the membership.
The replacement of the gadget is important because the card contains a non-replaceable battery that is expected to last for two years. The FDA has approved the KardiaMobile Card, which may be purchased for $149 through the manufacturer’s website. A one-year membership is included in the fee, and it renews itself after the first year on its own.
