A:AnswerThis is a tricky question and it has a relatively complex answer however I will try and keep it as short as possible. To put it simply my suggestion would be no, do not use this particular device if you have an ICD a.k.a. an implanted defibrillator. The reason being is because an ICD is constantly monitoring your heart at all times and can have anywhere from 1 to 3 leads that go into the ventricles and if the device notices your heart going above or below the limits that have been set then it will discharge. There are other ICD‘s that will discharge small or static amounts when you become tachycardic and it tries to break the tachycardia before a full on defibrillation is required. Because as you know this device is used for when you have a normal rhythm, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation or supraventricular tachycardia. It is also not as simple as just a monitoring device… It is constantly comparing various rates of the ventricles versus the atria and has various algorithms in place on when and how much to shock. Defibrillation is not very common but almost all I CDs come with a warning and a contra indication warning of electronic devices because the ICD is not just giving a charge to your heart if needed, it is using various electric signals to monitor the various activities that the heart is experiencing every minute of every day. Back in 2016 however they did make a I CD that is not contra indicated by MRIs or magnetic resonance. In theory it would not cause any issues if you had one of these type of devices. So I would consult with your physician and just double check and see what kind of ICD 10 you have and whether you need to be careful around electromagnetic equipment . The other reason why I personally would not suggest this is because it only has one lead. Lead number two is actually the most important one for monitoring in your particular case. As lead number two is more of a rhythm monitor. Lastly the one thing I did want to share is that this does not diagnose or indicate myocardial infarction a.k.a. a heart attack. It does not indicate ventricular fibrillation. It will indicate bradycardia a.k.a. low heart rate and it will indicate tachycardia a.k.a. high heart rate. If anything I would look at the six lead device that this company makes it’s about $60-$70 more but it will be a lot more accurate. (In all honesty, this device is not going to do much for anyone really, let alone someone with a heart condition lol.)However like I said double check about whether or not you need to stay away from certain electrical devices because an ICD is an important and potentially life-saving device and I would not want anything to potentially disturb that. Best of luck to you. The other thing you can do by the way is contact the manufacturer however they will most likely not be of much use because most of this is clinical information and they will just refer you back to your provider but it might be worth a try.
A:AnswerNo it does not measure oxygen level--just ekg & heart rate. You'll need a separate device for oxygen level...That is usually avail at drugstores, and not expensive.
A:AnswerThe app I downloaded is for an android. It's just called Kardia. It was the only one available in the Google Play store. But some of the stuff has to do with whether or not you're paying for additional features. After I downloaded the app, it then started the soft sell on "you could get more services if you upgrade" and then they handle the upgrades. I assume because they want to make sure they've got your billing information, etcetera.
A:AnswerYes, you can use it without signing up for a monthly/annual service fee. That is what I have done. They do offer a 2nd level of service in identifying heart issues for an annual service fee but I am not using it. (I rely on my personal physician for that service.)
Understand that it is effectively a 2-lead EKG; in order to get a fuller picture of your heartbeat your doctor uses a 4, 6, or 12 lead EKG. Therefore it can not detect all issues,
A:AnswerDoes anybody have a definitive answer to the question of whether the KardiaMobile compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G . It may work and it should work with 5g phones is not a reasonable replies. Please a real answer.
A:Answer1st of all the devices restricted from diagnosing heart attacks! You cannot expect the device to do this . it is capable. But there are restrictions on the drive probably for legal reasons. If you think you're having a heart attack go to your nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately!
A:AnswerThe KardiaMobile uses high frequency sound that is picked up by the phone's microphone. It works fine with Android devices using Alivecor'a Kardia app from Google Play store.
A:AnswerI have an Android it works okay. I'm not technical. But I think the compatibility has to do with the app you download which is their product to go along with their device. I don't know that the carriers such as TracFone would be a part of the issue or not. I have at&t. They have a website alivecor.com, you can email them at [email protected], or their phone is 855-338-8800.
