The latest update of the AliveCor Kardia mobile ECG app for Apple iOs and Android devices now includes 2 new FDA-cleared, medical-grade ECG detectors, Bradycardia and Tachycardia.
This brings the total to 4 clinically relevant detectors including automatic instant analysis for Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, and Normal ECGs.
What is Bradycardia?
Kardia Instant Analysis Bradycardia indicates that atrial fibrillation is not detected in the ECG, and the heart rate is less than 50-beats per minute, which is slower than normal for most people. The normal range for heart rate depends on your age and physical condition. A heart rate of less than 50-beats per-minute can be normal for healthy adults, athletes and during sleep.
What is Tachycardia?
Kardia Instant Analysis Tachycardia indicates that atrial fibrillation is not detected in the ECG, and the heart rate is faster than 100 beats per minute. This can be normal with stress or physical activity. The normal range for heart rate depends on your age and physical condition. The most common form of tachycardia is sinus tachycardia, which is a normal increase in heart rate.
While Bradycardia (heart rate less than 50 beats per minute) and Tachycardia (heart rate higher than 100 beats per minute) are often nonthreatening, these arrhythmia’s can be indicative of heart disease or other health conditions, such as thyroid disease.
A slow or fast heart rate may be asymptomatic, or cause symptoms such as dizziness or shortness of breath. Kardia Mobile users will now be able to detect these arrhythmias and use the insight to inform conversations with their doctor.
Beyond the patient-doctor relationship, Kardia Mobile also provides peace of mind by diminishing the number of unclassified readings that users may receive.
The latest Basic version of the App now also allows multiple ECG’s to be stored on the mobile device.
