Description
- THIN AND LIGHT AS A CREDIT CARD. Arrhythmias don’t wait for the doctor’s office, so we created a portable, durable personal EKG that fits in your wallet and goes anywhere you go.
- FDA-CLEARED & DOCTOR-RECOMMENDED. KardiaMobile Card is our most advanced single-lead EKG.
- ACCURATE EKG RESULTS. Record a medical-grade EKG and get an accurate analysis of your heart rhythm in seconds.
- EASY TO USE: Simply place your thumbs or fingers on the sensors to detect Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), Bradycardia, Tachycardia and Normal Sinus Rhythm. Additional detections and features available with KardiaCare subscription. KardiaCare is not included with this product.
- BLUETOOTH-ENABLED EKG. No WiFi required, so you can take an electrocardiogram (EKG) anytime, anywhere. KardiaMobile Card uses Bluetooth technology to connect to your phone. Works with most smartphones and tablets. Visit alivecor.com/compatibility to check the list of compatible devices.
- NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED. Detects Atrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, and Normal Sinus Rhythm without a KardiaCare subscription.
John T. –
I’ve been using the KardiaMobile 6-lead for about 4 years and am very happy with its abilities. I just purchased the KardiaMobile card and have started using it when I don’t have access to the 6-lead. The setup was easy. Just follow the prompts in the app to get established. To turn on, just squeeze the on button between your thumb and index finger and feel the click. To keep the device on, you have to touch the two electrodes with your thumbs within 10 seconds, or it turns off. I would have liked a longer time for this disconnect, as I usually am trying to look at the screen on my iPad/iPhone and need an extra finger to select my options. Still, once you get used to it, this becomes less of an issue. Holding the card between your fingers can result in a great deal of artifact on the tracing, due to minor shaking/vibrations of your thumb. With concentration, you can lessen this movement, or just place the card on a flat surface and use your index fingers. The card only provides a single lead tracing, but in most cases that is all you need. Rarely, one of the other 5 leads on the 6-lead device might help clarify the rhythm, but most of the time in the emergency department or sitting in the back of an ambulance, a single lead is sufficient. Remember the old medical student axiom, “fast or slow, regular or irregular”. That is what this device will tell you. A fast rhythm can make you feel exactly the same as a slow rhythm or an irregular rhythm. To be honest, the main advantage of this device is to capture a rhythm when you are away from your physician’s office so you can take it and show it to her/him. I can’t tell you how many times a patient will describe some irregular feeling in their pulse, yet when I hook them up to my monitor, their rhythm is stone cold normal. It is a game changer to have a copy of that weird rhythm captured by this device. As others have noted, this device won’t tell you if you are having a heart attack – nothing will replace an EKG. It will tell you “fast or slow, regular or irregular”. It takes a fair bit of training to sort out the various rhythms your heart can produce. An irregular rhythm is not always atrial fibrillation. Extra beats – SVE (PVCs/PACs); atrial flutter; various types of heart block; etc…, can all look similar on a single lead rhythm strip. The best strategy is to take your reading and show it to your physician. Don’t get hung up on trying to integrate with other technology, parameters, or communication. Just keep it simple. You can also take advantage of the cardiology consult that this company offers, for a quick assessment. Remember, regardless of what you think your rhythm shows, or the device says, if you feel bad, that’s your body speaking to you. Call 911 or get someone to take you to an ER – NOW!
Stan M. –
I recently got my hands on the KardiaMobile Card Personal EKG Monitor and have been quite impressed with its performance. Its convenience and accuracy stand out, making heart health monitoring easier and more accessible than ever.
The KardiaMobile Card’s ability to provide accurate EKG readings in a matter of seconds is remarkable. It offers peace of mind, especially for those who need to monitor their heart regularly. The device connects seamlessly with my smartphone, and the accompanying app is user-friendly, providing clear and understandable results.
Despite its impressive functionality, the monitor’s ultra-compact size, while a significant advantage for portability, has its downside. I’ve found it a bit too small for my preference, making it somewhat easy to misplace or lose track of. This is a minor inconvenience compared to the overall benefits, but it’s something to consider if you prefer larger devices or have a tendency to misplace small items.
Overall, the KardiaMobile Card Personal EKG Monitor is a fantastic tool for anyone who values convenience and accuracy in heart health monitoring. Its size makes it incredibly portable, although a bit challenging to keep track of. If you’re looking for a discreet and efficient way to keep an eye on your heart rhythm, this device is definitely worth considering.
Dr. Margaret Lorang –
I wasted a lot of time trying to get this card to work, and so did my daughter i.e. the problem is not my IT skills. Finally I discovered that it is NOT SUPPORTED IN AUSTRALIA. what sort of company makes stuff which is not universally supported and why does Amazon sell it
R. Catron –
Rec 15Sep23, now 22Feb24 and it’s already stopped working. Not a happy person!!! This costs WAY to much for so short usage.
UPDATE, on phone with manufacturer and issues resolved. Great CS and again happy with product.
Amazon Customer –
As the item has no backup support in Australia it cannot be used. Therefore totally useless. Will be sending back for refund. Should not sell items to a country where it cannot be used.
dd –
First, you must set up an account even if you don’t plan on subscribing to its “premium” features.
But the biggest problem is the power supply. Per the instructions, you press the power “button”, except that doesn’t work. It doesn’t matter if you touch it lightly or hold it down or put your thumb on the front and your second finger right behind the button.
What seems to work is putting a finger on the button and another finger on the back of the card, but I have yet to find a distinct spot. It has taken me an average of five minutes to turn this card on.
Then it stays on for only 10 seconds, so you must be sure you are in position to take the ECG.
As for accuracy, well, so far it has taken me an average of 3 tries to get a reading it recognizes.
I suggest getting a monitor that doesn’t need your smartphone on, doesn’t require you to set up an account, and has an easy wasy to power on (can’t believe I need to suggest that).
As for help? It took a week to get a response and to deal further with the ticket, they need my name, address, phone number and serial number because of FDA regulations? I opened the ticket because I couldn’t turn the card on.
Bianca Manton –
Card does not work. Very disappointed that this was disclosed
John Heffernan –
I purchased this device on the advice of my doctor. I installed the app on my phone as per the enclosed instructions only to find the device is not listed, and therefore cannot connect to the app. It appears that the device is no longer supported.
IanC –
This device although sold by Amazon AU, is not supported in Australia or New Zealand and according the Kardia in a phone conversation WILL NOT WORK in these countries.
Do NOT purchase unless it is for use solely in USA or Canada