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ECG Acquisition (30 secs)
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A Deep Dive Into Alivecor Kardia Mobile ECG
An amazing piece of technology – smaller than a credit card the Kardia Mobile by AliveCor acquires single-lead ECG in just 30 seconds.
Being a medically approved device (NICE in the UK and FDA in the USA) the EKG trace can be forwarded to a doctor for further analysis.
This clever ECG machine connects to most smartphones providing convenient ECG recordings whenever they’re required. Quickly control your heart rate and spot cases of Atrial Fibrillation with this Kardia device.
Let's dive in to see what it can offer in this hands-on Alivecor Kardia Mobile ECG review.

Who Is It For?
Video Review
The Kardia Mobile ECG sensor is for anyone who has a concern regarding their heart health, in particular regarding AF (Atrial Fibrillation¹) and atrial flitter. It goes without saying, anyone with serious concerns relating to their heart health MUST consult a doctor.
Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the US for many age groups.
Kardia detects irregular heart rhythms and signs of atrial fibrillation with medical grade accuracy. These traces can be shared with your doctor for a more informed diagnosis and proactive treatment plan.
Some people may want to go with something more towards the line of fitness watches, for those we recommend this list, and check the Apple Watch too,
Main Features and Functions
FDA-Cleared
Kardia is the most clinically-validated mobile EKG available.
EKG in 30-Seconds
Kardia Mobile is Smaller than a credit card. Record a medical-grade EKG in just 30-seconds.
Track and Share
Kardia’s app-based service proactively cares for the health of your heart. Now you can capture reliable heart activity data and relay it to your doctor to inform your diagnosis and treatment plan.
More Than EKGs
Kardia allows you to easily track palpitations, shortness of breath, dietary habits, sleep and exercise patterns.
Expert EKG Analysis and More
Kardia offers instant EKG analysis (using FDA-cleared machine learning algorithms), and consultations with board-certified cardiologists, so it’s easy to know whether heart rhythm is normal or in atrial fibrillation.
Kardia Mobile Reviews - Quick Features
Kardia Mobile ECG sensor
If you are concerned about the health of your heart this sensor could give you peace of mind.

Everything from installing the Kardia App (Google Play Store² and Apple Store³) to setting up your personal profile and getting your first ECG reading is simple.
It genuinely took me less than 10 minutes from opening the box to getting my first electrocardiogram reading. The ECG recordings are also very easy to read
Easy to Use
One of the best features of the Kardia is it’s ease of use.

Everything from installing the app (Google Play Store² and Apple Store³) to setting up your personal profile and getting your first ECG reading is simple.
It genuinely took me less than 10 minutes from opening the box to getting my first electrocardiogram reading.
Acquires an ECG reading in 30 seconds
Getting the ECG reading takes just 30 seconds.
- The easiest way is to hold the Kardia sensor on the back of your smartphone.
- Now press the RECORD NOW button on the app.
- Sit back, relax and watch the ECG trace on the screen.
- A timer counts backwards from 30 seconds to zero.
- After 30 seconds the trace is ready and you are presented with a summary review of your heart rate on comprehensive ECG recordings.
Detects Abnormalities in your ECG

If the reading is NORMAL, as shown above, the app stats “NORMAL” with an indication of resting heart rate. If the tests identifies abnormalities, then there are a couple of choices.
Either SHARE the trace via email (in PDF format) with your doctor or requesting a more comprehensive EKG review from the UK based Cardiac Physiologists.
Looking for a Blood Pressure Monitor?
Something we get asked about every day is whether these devices can also measure blood pressure. No, they can’t. These ECG devices monitor the electrical activity around the heart.
A blood pressure monitor measures the diastolic and systolic blood pressure while the heart pumps and rests. Kardia detects irregular heart rhythms and signs of atrial fibrillation, as well as atrial flutter with medical grade accuracy.
We have a selection of some of the most popular blood pressure monitors here.
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Kardia Mobile Gallery
A few images from the video review shoot of this fantastic ECG device.



Review Summary
I am lucky enough to have a fit and healthy heart.
However, I still appreciate this products features and functions. AF is the leading cause of stroke.
Strokes are a worldwide killer. 90% of strokes could be avoided if the symptoms can be caught early enough to take preventative measures.
Kardia Mobile makes discovering and monitoring atrial fibrillation easy. I have given the Kardia Mobile ECG sensor and app a solid 5/5 stars in my review, something that seems to be reflected by their hundreds of customers.
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We are frequently asked whether these devices can also measure blood pressure.
No, they can’t.
These ECG devices monitor the electrical activity around the heart. They will detect patterns like atrial fibrillation, your heart rate and give you useful hints to help you prevent heart attacks by knowing your heart's dynamics.
That's it for now!
Hope you've enjoyed my Alivecor Kardia Mobile ECG review.
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