I have an oura ring and a LibreCGM and I'm very interested in all kinds of self measurement devices
Has anybody tried this thing? 149$
The KardiaMobile is a portable, FDA-cleared ECG device made by AliveCor that lets you record medical-grade heart rhythms at home using your smartphone.
**How it works:**
The device is about the size of a stick of gum with two electrodes on top. You place your fingers on the electrodes for 30 seconds while it records a single-lead ECG through a companion app on your phone. The app analyzes the reading and can detect normal sinus rhythm, atrial fibrillation (AFib), bradycardia, and tachycardia.
**Key features:**
- Takes a medical-grade ECG in 30 seconds
- Results are instant and can be saved/shared with your doctor as a PDF
- Detects AFib with clinically validated accuracy
- Works with iPhone and Android devices
- Portable - easily fits in a pocket or purse
**Common uses:**
- Monitoring for atrial fibrillation
- Tracking heart rhythm if you have palpitations or irregular heartbeats
- Post-cardiac event monitoring
- General heart health tracking
**Versions:**
There's also a KardiaMobile 6L that records a 6-lead ECG (more comprehensive than the standard single-lead version) and provides additional detection capabilities.
The device requires a subscription for advanced features like unlimited recordings and detailed history, though basic AFib detection works without a subscription. Recordings can be shared directly with physicians, which is particularly useful for capturing intermittent symptoms that might not occur during office visits.