Brilliant review, thanks! My Cardiologist asked me if I could afford an Apple watch. I said, "No." Then he suggested the AliveCor Kardia. I'm reluctant to buy the latter because it's not wearable and my experiences with wearing the Holter monitor is that it usually misses cardiac episodes, so the ACK wouldn't be any better. I'll look to see if you have a review of the Apple watches. Cheers! 💓

much better than apple support's short KZfaq. can you make a video on how to print the apple watch eKgs into pdf s to save , print and send to my MD?

I have symptoms that are just like hot flashes, ever since a horrendous car accident. I'm a guy and I think I'm going to give this a shot.

Does it monitor PVC's

Mine lasted less than two years. They will not replace it and I would have to buy a new device. Just a warning that you might be buying a new device every two years in addition to paying for the service.

After being diagnosed with Afib I was told about this device by my cardiologist and I started using it daily. Over several months it showed me to be in Afib about one third of the time. But when I would have an EKG in his office, the results were always normal. The Kardia data persuaded the cardiologist that meds alone were not working and led him to recommend an ablation, which I got. For me the Kardia was definitely a helpful purchase, and I will continue to use it to confirm that I haven't gone back into Afib.

Good honest review. Thank you

Just wondered if this works when diagnosed with Early Repolarization...hhmmmmm?!

professional review, nice.

Good job wearing a stethoscope in your thumbnail pic…totally proves you’re a doctor

Do you need a smartphone? I only have a computer.

Does this detect incurred T waves?

But how good is the tracing quality & reproducibility in general. Can I for example screen for ST elevation in a pt with chest pain Dr?

Thanks for the review! I don't know if this was mentioned lower down in the comments, but I couldn't get the 6 lead to work, either on my knee or ankle. Kardia suggests taking a wet paper towel and getting your skin moist, and that did it. As long as I wipe with a wet paper towel, it picks up that bottom sensor on my knee immediately.

👍❤ Thank you. Very helpful review sir. I'm 10 years post heart attack/angioplasty, and recently suffering from 'kicks in the chest' (missed beats?). 15 second ecg checks aren't picking it up at doctor appointments. I want to show them with this device as nothing is being done about it. Bless you. 🙏

The Health Mate App ranks among the better Health apps available. But Withings technology does not use Heart Rate Variability data, which is Withings weakness! I have changed over to use Garmin Connect, which has many other strengths and ranks also high. I like both apps for different reasons. The Withing ScanWatch falls far short of the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro or 7X in monitored data but is more stylish, if that matters. The Withing scales and blood pressure meters do supplement the ScanWatch and generates excellent reports in Health Mate App. However, the ScanWatch left me wanting for more, especially HRV data analysis! The sleep tracking could and needs to be more accurate. My Garmin Fenix 6X Pro fills in where the ScanWatch leaves me wanting. Sleep tracking is more detailed and accurate with HRV data. So, I used both the Withing Health Mate and Garmin Connect in parallel for more than a year. I liked both. But I did switch completely to the Garmin Connect App when I begun to have problems with my Withings Body+ scale and the advanced and expensive Withings BPM Core Stethoscope failed!! Withings customer support kept me running in a perpetual circle without solving my problems! The BPM Core warranty expired while in that perpetual circle!! I was stuck with it! So, it was time to buy a new BPM gauge but from Garmin. This caused me to dump Withings. It was sad when I had enjoyed using the Withings MyHealth App and had all the other Withings devices. Garmin has so far not failed me and Withings devices were replaced by Garmin’s. Garmin’s analysis of HRV data is so much superior to Withings methods. The Garmin app is more for more advanced users with analytic skills to understand what relates to what, which powers the user/athlete to take corrective action from a wider perspective. But foremost, in order to be enabled to do that: the devices and app must be unforgivingly reliable and analysis of data scientifically accurate!

Does the 6L realistically offer much benefit for the extra cost and added requirement to connect to your ankle or knee, compared to the base model that only requires the fingers?

Is this useful for someone like me with SVT. I have felt unwell before and didn't know I was in SVT. My watch couldn't pick up the fast heart rate until I put the watch into ecg mode.

Bought this to be able to take a reading when I have certain symptoms so I can give it to my doctor. Getting seen and having a 12L is a great but it's not realistic for transient symptoms.

I've got it I get AF I had a heart rate at 240 in AE Department my heart docter just not bothered

Thank you for your very nice information, doctor.

Genius. It's not the data but change in value that matter's for majority of us ! Thank you. I can keep using my charge 2 and you sir saved me $$$. :D

Commersials are always rapped up in annoyong muzak. Scientific information isnt

I got one of the original ones when I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and bought one of the 6Ls for my wife. It stated that she had AFIB and tachycardia so she went to the cardiologist where they implanted a device to monitor her. The Kardia Mobile recently indicated AFIB again so she contacted the cardiologist to find out what the Medtronic implanted device said and according to the implant, there were no episodes of AFIB. The implanted device has shown no episodes of AFIB thus far. This tells me that you can get false positives. I would just suggest that if you get a positive reading for a condition with the Kardia Mobile that you consult a physician for further diagnosis/treatment. Mine does, however, accurately measure my premature ventricular contractions which is what my cardiologist said that I have. All I would say is that I wouldn't freak out at a positive result but would immediately follow up with your healthcare provider.

Yes it is accurate l had AFib last week is really bad went on for 5 hours had to call ambulance they did there test confirmed l have afib and took me to hospital

Can you download the ecg data as a csv file to perform statistical analysis on it? If 'yes' how long can you record?

Great review, informative. Your patients must hold you in high regard. Thank you so much.

Doctor! My doctor is useless. I have no alternative but to take matters into my own hands. I've been forced to look into private clinics for the hopes of getting better care. Thank God for credit.

this video was very educational

It seems to me the value would be for someone experiencing arrhythmias to use the device to track events and conditions and then provide this information to their medical provider for a more detailed evaluation. That has been my personal experience.

⁠I just returned home after three days in the hospital as they tried to get me back “into rhythm”. Ended up having to shock me while I was in Echo. This was my first experience with A-Fib and most of the personnel seemed a little surprised that I noticed none of the fluttering or racing of the heart before I reached a point I felt I had to go to the hospital. This is why I’m looking into this sort of device. I’d just like to see when things are changing rather than just passing out on the pickleball court. As mentioned, this device might not be for everyone I’ve already been diagnosed so I’m just hoping for a little help spotting it when the A-Fib returns.

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Thanks for this review. I was diagnosed with AF about 6 months ago and still have the ECG on my fridge door! I had no idea what these leads meant. I agree wholeheartedly that people without symptoms would be wasting their time with a device like this. There are hundreds of things you could test for. Why bother if you have no symptoms? My AF seems to change on some days where I can feel symptoms all day long. I'm not worried. What will be will be. But this review has given me confidence that I won't be wasting my money.

How about showing us how to use the thing properly?

Well done and thorough review. Especially the six-point ability to scan. The device is on sale currently in Dec 2023 for $79. Probably a good buy if you are worried about your heart as I am at age 79.

the only way to test one of these gimmicky toys is to run it against hospital EKG on a person with issues and compare the graph/results. i would not bet my life on these toys.

A Chamber Quartet....How lovely. I wish it would "trace" when the normal HR is under 60. If a person has a history of Afib, or AFlutter, it could be helpful.

Can the device do ECGs longer than 30seconds?

Brilliant review and very informative about the structure of the heart. Very easy to understand Well dine

For $130 you have nothing to lose.

the one time i caught a new afib in a patient at an oncology clinic pretreatment visit, the patient complained they felt well, and their pulse was high. because of the refractory period, every new afib will look like an approx doubling of a patients resting pulse. if your doctor looks at your vitals, i am confused as to the utility of this. if you feel unwell, you can check your pulse and get the same information 99% of the time lol. if its a rare/intermittent afib and hard to catch in office.... whats the clinical significance of it? probably not much imo. money grab

Is there a monitor that shows not just a fib but SVT that can be used at home ?

I love this gadget at work and when i get anxiety

Someone sent me one as a gift and i have no idea. But it works

Hello! There has been a problem with heart rhythm disturbances for a long time now. The fact is that on the ECG and Holter I can’t help but how to catch this interruption, the rhythm of the interruption does not happen often, so I can’t catch it. Carrying the Holter every day is not an option, since the device is a pleasure expensive and very inconvenient to carry around. Can this device be replaced with a Holter? And how accurately can it detect the interruption signal? To send the data to the doctor. Thank you!

Bravo! Very well presented! Best of luck from here in the States!

Can this detect ischaemia or ACS?

Thanks, a useful review and I will consider purchassing although I thought it would allow 6 leads similar to being in hospital. It has been so difficult to get the hospital results apart from a report. Seeing the cardiologist after ECG, Echo, CT scan Angiogram, 24 hour test has proved impossible so far. I'm wondering if cardiologists actually exist? In the hospital everyone speaks about them with hushed reverence and the idea that you might speak to one, is like speaking to an Emperor who has been elevated to a god..

Can I download the recorded data?

why is this channel not marked as a medical professional channel?