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KardiaMobile 1-Lead Personal EKG Monitor – Record at Home – Detects AFib & Irregular Arrhythmias – Easy Results in 30 Seconds – Works w/Most Smartphones - FSA/HSA Eligible

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  • EKG ON THE GO: Capture unlimited medical-grade EKGs in 30 seconds and get an instant analysis right on your smartphone. KardiaMobile is small enough to fit in your pocket, so you can take it with you anywhere.
  • EASY TO USE: Simply place your fingers on the sensors to detect Atrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, Tachycardia and Normal Sinus Rhythm. Additional detections and features available with KardiaCare subscription. KardiaCare is not included with this product.
  • TRUSTED BY PROFESSIONALS: KardiaMobile is FDA-cleared and the #1 doctor-recommended personal EKG with more than 100 million EKGs recorded.
  • EKG HISTORY: With the press of a button, email your EKGs to your doctor or save them on your phone, no subscription required.
  • KardiaMobile is COMPATIBLE WITH MOST POPULAR PHONES and TABLETS. To use your Kardia device, you must download the Kardia app on a compatible device. Visit alivecor.com/compatibility to check the list of compatible devices.
  • Not recommended for use with pacemakers and ICDs and does not detect heart attack.
  • NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED. Detects Atrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, and Normal Sinus Rhythm without a KardiaCare subscription.
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KardiaMobile

Take an EKG Anytime, Anywhere

KardiaMobile is a smart device that records a medical-grade, single-lead EKG right on your smartphone. KardiaMobile can detect AFib, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, and Normal Sinus Rhythm in just 30 seconds. With this easy-to-use personal EKG, you can check in on your heart from anywhere.

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Take an EKG on the Go

KardiaMobile is easy to use with no gels, wires, or patches and small enough to fit in your pocket.

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What conditions/arrhythmias can KardiaMobile detect?

KardiaMobile detects AFib, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, and Normal Sinus Rhythm. More arrhythmia detections are available with a KardiaCare membership. Visit kardia.com to learn more about our one-of-a-kind heart health membership.

Is a subscription required?

Take unlimited EKGs with results in 30 seconds, store your EKGs on your phone, email your EKG to your doctor or a loved one, and more--all with no subscription required.

Do Kardia products work with a pacemaker?

We do not recommend the use of Kardia products for patients with pacemakers, ICDs, or other implanted electronic devices as we cannot validate the accuracy of the EKGs.

Can I share the EKGs with my doctor?

You are able to print and/or share your EKGs with your doctor via email. Visit the support page on our website to learn more.

What battery is used in the KardiaMobile?

The KardiaMobile uses a CR2016 Coin Cell. Detailed steps to replace a battery can be found on the support page on our website.

Compare Kardia Personal EKG Devices

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KardiaMobile Card device

KardiaMobile Card

KardiaMobile 6L device

KardiaMobile 6L

LEADS

Single lead (Lead I)

LEADS

Single lead (Lead I)

LEADS

Six-Lead (Lead I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF) & Single-Lead

ARRHYTHMIAS DETECTED

AFib, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Normal Sinus Rhythm

ARRHYTHMIAS DETECTED

AFib, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Normal Sinus Rhythm

ARRHYTHMIAS DETECTED

AFib, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Normal Sinus Rhythm

WiFi REQUIRED

No

WiFi REQUIRED

No

WiFi REQUIRED

No

BLUETOOTH COMPATIBLE

No

BLUETOOTH COMPATIBLE

Yes

BLUETOOTH COMPATIBLE

Yes

PORTABILITY

Great

PORTABILITY

Great

PORTABILITY

Great

Product Description

A healthy lifestyle starts here. Manage your heart health with KardiaMobile 6L, the only personal EKG that records six leads of heart data and can detect six of the most common arrhythmias right on your phone. Created by cardiologists, it’s heart care you can trust. Get accurate EKG results from home and detect 6 of the most common arrhythmias. Peace of mind in your pocket. Take a medical-grade EKG anytime, anywhere. In just 30 seconds, detect Atrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, Tachycardia or Normal heart rhythm. Just put your fingers on the sensors—no wires, patches or gels required. Check in with your heart on the go. Just slip it in your pocket and take it with you.

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Customers like the quality, accuracy, ease of use, and performance of the health personal care product. They mention that it provides good information for heart monitoring, and is easy to set up and use. Some are happy with size, and heart rate monitor. That said, some complain about connectivity and value.

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3,599 customers mention "Performance"2,564 positive1,035 negative

Customers like the performance of the product. They mention it works great and accurate, providing positive results. Some say the device is small and powerful. Overall, most are happy with the performance and functionality of the device.

"...This genuine piece of technology is worth its weight in gold...." Read more

"...You can bring and show the test to your cardiologist to view. Very good product in my opinion." Read more

"...wonderful device for diagnosing Rhythm Abnormalites, but is not useful in the setting of Chest Pain evaluation and determining the presence or..." Read more

"...While the app is fairly easy to navigate and includes some good features, those who bought the EKG monitor with the expectation of getting more than..." Read more

3,182 customers mention "Ease of use"2,808 positive374 negative

Customers find the product easy to use, set up, and navigate. They also say the app is fairly easy to navigate and includes good features. Customers also mention that the portability is a major advantage, as it ensures they always have it on hand.

"...It's easy to use. And it's very accurate!!" Read more

"...With the very easy to use Kardia, I know for sure when I have A-fib. The BP machine was fibbing! (couldn't resist)...." Read more

"...While the app is fairly easy to navigate and includes some good features, those who bought the EKG monitor with the expectation of getting more than..." Read more

"...It’s very easy to use and can share results with your doctor." Read more

1,298 customers mention "Quality"990 positive308 negative

Customers like the quality of the product. They say it's a great way to pay attention to your health, provides extra heart info, and gives them piece of mind. They also say it provides good information for heart monitoring, and is easy to set up and use. Some customers also mention that it remains useful in a pinch.

"...The device is simple to use, and so is the app. This has great potential, and I'd recommend that those who wish to do more than monitor their heart..." Read more

"...Made in USA.-- small and compact. Feels well made..." Read more

"...this one works the best, with a consistently strong signal and clear recording, rivaling or even exceeding an iPhone X, which I eventually settled..." Read more

"...will assist in the diagnosis of rhythm abnormalities, BUT IS NOT A MEDICAL GRADE EKG - WHICH IS EMPHATICALLY FALSE ADVERTISING!!..." Read more

991 customers mention "Accuracy"801 positive190 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the product. They say the readings are remarkable, clear, and spot on. They also say it's easy to use and provides much-needed peace of mind.

"...It's easy to use. And it's very accurate!!" Read more

"...to fit in your pocket, require no subscription and give accurate readings on the spot...." Read more

"Very accurate" Read more

"Love this version. It is very easy and very accurate. It picked up my PVCs and I was able to share the info with the dr" Read more

912 customers mention "Heart rate monitor"756 positive156 negative

Customers like the heart rate monitor. They say it's easy to use, compact, and good for diagnosing cardiac rhythm problems. Some say it records their EKG and is handy for recording resting heart rate and medications taken for the day. Some mention that the device's ability to detect atrial fibrillation and irregularities is invaluable.

"...Does great job at recording your EKG and very easy to download the results of the test. You can bring and show the test to your cardiologist to view...." Read more

"...This adds some features to the app that are handy - a place to record resting heart rate, medications taken for the day, blood pressure from an..." Read more

"This is a great product for diagnosing cardiac rhythm problems, but this device is marketed as a "Medical Grade EKG", WHICH IT EMPHATICALLY IS NOT!...." Read more

"...It also gives beats per minute...." Read more

547 customers mention "Size"486 positive61 negative

Customers like the size of the cardiac monitor. They mention it's compact, portable, and easy to use. Some say it'll fit in a zippered pouch. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and portability of the product.

"...It's simple to take an EKG, and only takes about a minute to complete. Sit down with a solid flat surface in front of you...." Read more

"...they are small enough to fit in your pocket, require no subscription and give accurate readings on the spot...." Read more

"Super simple way to get an EKG and send it to your physician if you are having periodic/irregular tachycardia or AFib. Highly recommend." Read more

"Small for easy transport, if necessary, easy to use. An EKG on your phone to indicate Sinus Rhythm as often as personally possible or necessary...." Read more

714 customers mention "Value"337 positive377 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the product. Some say that it's terrific value for money, while others say that the $10 per month subscription price is too expensive. They also complain about the requirement to pay additional money to get full functionality.

"...In my opinion, $10 per month is too expensive for a subscription price, unless someone has cardiac issues which require frequent monitoring...." Read more

"...Well worth the money." Read more

"...unacceptable!-- you have to have a paid subscription (another 99 bucks for a year) to get your pulse or any other basic reading that you can..." Read more

"Easy to read, understandable and quick.Good for the money." Read more

352 customers mention "Connectivity"86 positive266 negative

Customers have connectivity issues with the product. They mention that it has issues connecting to the app on their phone, and that it struggles to keep connection. Some customers also mention that the app cannot connect to the Kardia Mobile.

"...While the device is simple and well designed, it's useless without its companion app, which works well on my iPhone 7 Plus...." Read more

"...I could not use the device for nearly a week because the app could not connect to kardia. unacceptable!--..." Read more

"...my Moto G Play could never get a signal from the Kardia Mobile...." Read more

"...The device does have an optional mounting backed with adhesive to allow mounting the device directly to the back of your phone...." Read more

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4 out of 5 stars
Works good!
*UPDATE* this works great, but I work in a noisy industrial atmosphere and ultimately couldn’t find anywhere to use this that background noise didn’t interfere 😔First, if you’re wondering how it communicates, it uses high freq. sounds(you won’t hear them, and my dogs didn’t seem to notice either😉) through your phone’s microphone so you don’t need Bluetooth or wifi, but you do need a compatible phone!It does work without buying the subscription but is a bit of a hassle, but far from a deal breaker!Altogether very happy with purchase!Pictures for size reference😊I’ll update if anything changes~
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Mikel Emile
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth The Price
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
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I suffer from brachycardia which can easily turn into tachycardia. I can feel where my heart is skipping a beat. This genuine piece of technology is worth its weight in gold. I was feeling bad one day and I I decided to purchase it and I used it and sent the results immediately to my doctor. Doctor called me in and said I made a very wise decision in purchasing this. It's easy to use. And it's very accurate!!
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Rockgardener
5.0 out of 5 stars good for peace of mind
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
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My blood pressure machine was constantly showing that I was in A-fib even though pressures were normal and I felt fine. With the very easy to use Kardia, I know for sure when I have A-fib. The BP machine was fibbing! (couldn't resist). I can print, save or email my results which is a plus .
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Rick A
5.0 out of 5 stars Kardia EKG Monitor
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
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I was a little skeptical of this project when I purchased it but that changed the first time I used it. Does great job at recording your EKG and very easy to download the results of the test. You can bring and show the test to your cardiologist to view. Very good product in my opinion.
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Christopher R.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good device - delivers on advertised capability. Additional features available through subscription via app.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017
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Like a lot of people, when I first saw the commercial for this device I questioned how anything at this price point and size could provide accurate results for an EKG - something that I've always had to be hooked up with leads at my doctor's office to get. I haven't been to my cardiologist since purchasing the monitor, so I can't comment on its accuracy from a medical perspective just yet. (I will update the review with this information when I have it.) The remainder of my review will focus on its features and getting things up and running "out of the box".

Initial device setup
Take it out of the box, and remove the plastic from around the battery on the bottom of the device. The physical part of the setup is that simple. There are no on or off buttons (or buttons of any kind) on the device itself - it's about as simple as you can get. This is definitely a plus for a device like this. After all, if someone is experiencing an incident and trying to take an EKG the last thing one wants to do is fumble with buttons and switches. Kudos on the design!

App setup and use
The app was fairly easy as well - download it from the App Store and create your account in it. The app guides you through taking your first EKG as well, which leads to the only "surprise" that I got out of the whole process: after taking your first EKG, it must be submitted to Alivecor for a medical review. This review must be completed by them (well, a medical professional through them) before you can do anything else with the device. The message in their app says it typically takes up to 24 hours to complete this review (mine was completed in around 20 hours). Until that's complete, the device is essentially a paperweight (albeit a cool looking one).

Initial EKG
As mentioned earlier, your first EKG must be reviewed by one of Alivecor's medical professionals before you can continue using the device. The app states that this is an FDA requirement. The device is regulated by the FDA so the statement is logical - plus it just makes sense from both a quality control and legal perspective. This, however, is one thing that they do not advertise enough prior to purchase. They do state it on their website - but it's buried in the Frequently Asked Questions section. This wasn't a big deal to me, and in fact was a benefit. (Who wouldn't want a board certified cardiologist to look at an EKG and provide an interpretation for free?) However, those who expect to get the monitor and "jump right in" taking recording after recording on the first day will be disappointed that they can't.

Subsequent EKGs
It's simple to take an EKG, and only takes about a minute to complete. Sit down with a solid flat surface in front of you. Get as comfortable as you can. Open the app, and place the phone as close as you can to the monitor. The instructions say within 12 inches, and they provide an attachment plate that will attach the device to your phone. (I haven't used the attachment plate, so I can't comment on it.) Click on the "Record Now" button. Place the index and middle fingers from both hands on the plates on the device and sit still and relax for 30 seconds. Afterward, the app will ask whether the EKG was of you or someone else. That's it - easier and quicker than getting hooked up with all those pads from your doctor's EKG machine.

An instant analysis will indicate if the EKG was normal, abnormal, or unclassified. Normal is, of course, what you want to hear. There are a number of reasons that the EKG could be unclassified that are listed under the Frequently Asked Questions section of Alivecor's website. One of mine came back unclassified when my heart rate was over 90 - so I'd recommend not using this to take an EKG immediately after exercising. (I did this as a test to see what the EKG monitor could do.)

The App - Premium Features
While the device is simple and well designed, it's useless without its companion app, which works well on my iPhone 7 Plus. While the app is fairly easy to navigate and includes some good features, those who bought the EKG monitor with the expectation of getting more than a simple "record and store one result" experience without purchasing a subscription will be disappointed.

When creating your account in the app, you're given the option of starting a free 30 day trial of Alivecor's premium service. My recommendation is to try it out. This adds some features to the app that are handy - a place to record resting heart rate, medications taken for the day, blood pressure from an Omron cuff, and a weight diary. While all those features and useful and good, the main reason to consider a premium subscription is storage of multiple EKG test results. (Without a premium subscription, only the last result is stored.)

This subscription is available for $9.99 monthly or $99.99 annually, and payment information must be entered manually through the app. This is primarily what prevents my review for this device from being 5 stars. In my opinion, $10 per month is too expensive for a subscription price, unless someone has cardiac issues which require frequent monitoring. $4.99 per month or even less for the casual user would provide better value. I also think that the EKG journal feature (which saves more than just the most recent EKG reading) should be part of the basic (free) plan. Lastly, the app doesn't accept ApplePay for subscription fees.

Conclusion
The device is simple to use, and so is the app. This has great potential, and I'd recommend that those who wish to do more than monitor their heart rate and blood pressure consider buying this EKG monitor. Just be prepared to pay more than the purchase price of the equipment in service fees annually to make the monitor as useful as it can be.
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Rando
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Ise and Accurate
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
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My cardiologist recommended I get a Kardia to monitor my arrhythmias. It’s very easy to use and can share results with your doctor.
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J. Dan Weathers, M.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT A MEDICAL GRADE EKG !!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2020
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This is a great product for diagnosing cardiac rhythm problems, but this device is marketed as a "Medical Grade EKG", WHICH IT EMPHATICALLY IS NOT!. I am a Board Certified Emergency Physician of 46 years practice experience, and have read literally thousands of EKG's over the years in the Emergency Department. An EKG is twelve separate electical views of the heart, and is used as a standard part of Cardiac / Chest Pain evaluation in the Emergency Department. This device is a single limb lead and is quite useful for determining two things, RATE & RHYTHM. It cannot diagnose Coronary Heart Disease based upon the fact that it is a single lead rhythm strip. An EKG is twelve separate electrical views of the heart, not one. I wish to emphasize that this device will assist in the diagnosis of rhythm abnormalities, BUT IS NOT A MEDICAL GRADE EKG - WHICH IS EMPHATICALLY FALSE ADVERTISING!! Kardia Mobile can determine only the RATE & RHYTHM of the heart, but cannot substitute for a 12 lead EKG performed by a physician in an office or hospital setting. RATE refers to the number of beats per minute. RHYTHM refers to evaluation of the conduction system of the heart, e.g. Sinus Rhythm, First, Second, and Third Degree AV Block, Atrial Fibrillation, and Atrial and Ventricular Premature Beats. With the exception of Sinus Rhythm, these are conduction abnormalites of the heart. This is where Kardia Mobile really shines. Often patients only experience rhythm problems intermittently, and the Kardia Mobile device allows one to perform a Rhythm Strip duing the time frame when symptoms are occuring, such as when patients complain that their heart beat is irregular, or skipping beats. It is a wonderful device for diagnosing Rhythm Abnormalites, but is not useful in the setting of Chest Pain evaluation and determining the presence or absence of Coronary Artery Disease. It is a hugh mistake to think this little device is a "Medical Grade EKG" in the setting of evaluating Chest Pain. It cannot diagnosis a heart attack or Cardiac Ischemia when a patient is experience Chest Pain. To think of this device as a Medical Grade EKG is going to get someone hurt or potentially dead if they rely on this device in place of a Chest Pain Evaluation in the hospital where we take into account history, risk factors, Serial EKGs, Chest X-ray, Laboratory Testing and medical interventions such as Nitroglycering or Thombolysis when someone is having a heart attack. Kardia Mobile needs to change their marketing to reflect that this device is only useful for diagnosis of Rhythm Abnormalites and in determinging the Rate of the heart beat. It has no place in the evaluation of Chest Pain. Marketing this device as "A MEDICAL GRADE EKG" IS FALSE ADVERTISING and could well result in someone getting hurt as a result of the FALSE ADVERTISING. Kardia Mobile is only useful for determine the RATE & RHYTHM of the heartbeat and is not to be used in the setting of Chest Pain evaluation. This misunderstanding could lead the unknowing person to delay seeking appropriate evaluation of Chest Pain of Cardiac origin.
J. Dan Weathers, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. - Board Certified Emergency Physician
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Steffen K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Vor dem Kauf solltest du folgendes beachten:
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1. Die Rückgabe bei Nichtgefallen ist so gut wie unmöglich.

2. Die dazugehörige App ist sehr teuer, ca. 100,- p.a., wenn man sie komplett nutzen möchte.

3. Es werden Daten von dir erhoben, Kreditkarte und natürlich deine EKG. Deine Gesundheit könnte sich vielleicht auf deine Kreditwürdigkeit auswirken. Natürlich beteuert der Hersteller, dass deine Daten sicher sind.

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Mir war das alles egal. Ich bin zufrieden.
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