6L EKG, No Membership Required, Unlimited Recordings, HSA/FSA

Clinical-use EKGs. Get the 6-lead, there's no good reason to get the single lead. Having a 6 lead is an order of magnitude better than just a single lead. If you have any cardiac issues, get this! No debate. Nothing to think about. It's a fantastic, easy-to-use, reliable and CLINICALLY ACCEPTED 6 lead EKG and a very inexpensive price. The battery lasts around a year or more and is easily replaced. It's the CR2016 (same size as the CR2036 but thinner, and may not be as easily found in stores as the more common CR2036 so best to order some online and keep them as back up. The store for like 10 years...) You upload Kardia software to your iPhone/Android and it syncs easily with the device. There's a section for "notes" which you can use the phone's dictation option to dictate notes. Better: buy two. Keep one at home in the medicine cabinet or wherever you store items for quick access, and another for your purse/pocket for when you're traveling or out and about. I've been in the clinical medical device industry for 40 years- this is a great product, that works well, and delivers clinically-valid results to your doctor; it is inexpensive and well made. No reason not to have one if you are dealing with any and all cardiac issues. You don't have to sign up for their service if you have your own cardiologist or GP. The software works with or without a "subscription" (which is really only about having access to a cardiologist who will "read" you EKG and give you a determination.) The software will make a "possible xxx" diagnosis for you. The main point is that you shouldn't be buying this "for the heck of it" or to "see if I've got anything." If you suspect you are having cardiac issues, you should already have gotten you derrière to a doctor, preferably a cardiologist. If you already have consulted with your physician/cardiologist, then you already know - or suspect - what's going on, and you would be following your cardiologists advice from here on out and this is merely gathering additional data for further clinical analysis/study. In either case, the Kardia-generated "possible diagnosis" should confirm what you and your cardiologist already suspect, or at least provide more data for your clinician to make a more accurate diagnosis.

I bought this to have this diagnostic capability at home and in the field. I bought the Kardia unit specifically because it was the only FDA cleared device I found and because I read multiple reviews from cardiologists who liked it. It is easy to use and so far has seemed accurate. I like the capability of doing 6-lead readings, and the potential for field adaptability is huge. However there are a few caveats... One, you must be in a comfortable and relaxed position for an accurate reading. If you are having to actively hold the unit in place or are pressing down on the pads, it will pick up a lot of muscle artifacts just like any other EKG would. Two, if you have mobility, joint, or other range of motion problems it can be difficult to get in a position that allows you to be comfortable and relaxed while simultaneously reaching both fingertip pads and your ankle. I did a few test runs with this unit and shared them with a paramedic and critical care nurse. Both said the quality looked good and agreed with the device's assessment (normal rhythm). I then took it to my next doctor's appointment. The EKG tech looked at it and thought it was pretty cool and seemed to be accurate. Finally I ran this unit at the exact same time the tech ran a full 12-lead on me so I could compare, and the output was a match. So I would say this device is very accurate. I was leery of the app and how much access to the data I would have based on some previous reviews, however I found that it does almost everything that I need without an expensive prescription. I can record my tests and keep a log, export (email / print) the ekg graphs, and the note feature is nice. There are some analyses it does not perform without the subscription, which I find kind of silly - its already in the software and just not enabled, and if something like that is going on with my heart I definitely want to know and not have it withheld. I'm sure its great for some people but I don't need the quarterly cardiologist review, and I don't want my app dumbed-down just because I won't buy a subscription that I don't need. Perhaps Kardia would consider a one-time upgrade to enable the additional rhythms without subscribing to the doctor review. The biggest issue I have is their app constatly berates you to upgrade and buy the subscription service. Its almost difficult to use the app because the in-app advertisements and misleading pages that keep pushing the service on you even after you've told it "no". I really wish they would fix that. Its very frustrating and I almost returned the unit because of this, vut ultimately decided to keep it. I live and work in a remote area, and really bought this device to give me more diagnostic capability in the field. After talking with a few seasoned paramedics including some who do maintenance and repair on professional fire/ems EKG units, I will likely be modifying my Kardia unit to accept standard snap-on EKG leads. I plan to solder button snaps onto each pad, which will allow the limb leads to be placed much more easily and on patients who can't get into the necessary position for whatever reason. More importantly, the third lead can be moved around and although it is one slice at a time I can get a more complete picture of the heart when nothing else is available. I will do a lot of testing afterwards to see if there is any impact to the quality, and yes I know it's not FDA certified for this modificiation etc. but the possibility here is amazing. Kardia if you're reading this: A version of this device that accepts actual wire leads and ideally has more total leads, and which is aimed at professional responders such as myself would be a game changer. For rural areas where volunteers are used extensively this could make a huge difference. I rarely have the fire truck there when I get on scene, and often we're way back in the woods where lugging the equipment over rough terrain is difficult. Most of my gear is self-purchased and I don't have a $20k Physio-control LifePak with me. But I would gladly buy a $200 or $300 portable unit like this out of pocket if it had these features. I would spend another $50 even on this unit if it just had detachable wire leads.

Okay with more than 15 thousand reviews, I’m probably the only person that will read this… but I just had to review it. I was really on the fence about which model to get – the new card, the old single line, or this 6L. The bottom line is this – the 6L gives lots more information than either of the other two, for only about 20 bucks more. It still does single lead readings if you want, but you have the option of doing 6 lead readings, too. Nothing moves on it, the device ‘wakes up’ when you put your left and right fingers or thumbs on the contacts. That connects the circuit, and fires it up. Nothing on the device lets you know it’s awake, but the app does. The app is the same for all of them. It will nag you to purchase a Kardia membership, but I figured three out of 6 possible arrhythmias were good enough… and actually, there’s a 4th. That’s when everything is normal, and it gives you a “Normal Sinus Rhythm”. I like that the device is Bluetooth enabled, so my data’s not going out over WiFi… like the single line version. And what happens when you don’t have WiFi available? You’re sunk, that’s what. The card style is Bluetooth, but you can’t change the battery. This 6L model you can change the battery (CR2016), it doesn’t need WiFi, and it gives a ton more info. Yep, the choice was obvious for me. I had zero trouble setting up. The easy to understand quick start guide said to download the Kardia app, which I did. I turned on my Bluetooth. I launched the app and tapped “Create Account”. When finished, I opened the app and tapped “Record your first EKG”. I put the device on my left knee, and both my thumbs on it. The app showed it initializing, and then started counting down 30 seconds. Done. “Normal Sinus Rhythm” was displayed, along with my EKG tape. No problem using on my wife, either. I love this thing, and I’m so glad I got it. I should never have to pay another dime to Kardia mobile, but I always have the option to, if I want any more of their many services. Hope this helps.

Works Great! And was Highly recommend by my cardiologist

Generally, this is a great device. It was suggested to me by my cardiologist, and I'm glad it's on the market. I have been trying to catch my skipping heartbeats for awhile now. This has been tricky, as they come and go so quickly with seemingly no trigger. I did have proof of this from a previous doctor, however obtaining my old records is quite difficult. I've found it a bit finicky when it comes to using the ankle or knee to record an EKG. I've watched videos and read instructions in the app multiple times, thinking I must be doing something wrong. It takes a little while for me to get it working and sense my ankle/knee. This has made it extra hard for me to record said skipping heartbeat. Otherwise, it's certainly portable and lightweight, generally handy medical device, and I haven't had any issues with the app.

I picked this up after the EKG feature on my Apple Watch stopped working, and I’m really glad I did. It gave me readings I could share with my cardiologist, which ended up helping him prescribe the right medication for my condition. That alone made it worth it. It works seamlessly with my iPhone, and once you get the hang of it, it’s very easy to use. I did have a little trouble at first getting a clean reading, but after a few tries it became pretty straightforward. It’s also FSA eligible, which was a nice bonus. For the amount of useful information it provides, the price feels very reasonable. Overall, a really helpful tool if you need to keep an eye on your heart rhythm at home.

I've had the single-lead for 10 years (original price was $99), worked great until I dropped it.. now gives "too much electrical interference". Proved it was the single-lead device, not the environment, so I ordered the 6 lead version. It paired up fine with my Kardia software on my Moto G-2025 and worked perfectly. I had a bit of difficulty getting the 6-lead part to work, finding a "sweet spot" on my left knee. I remembered a trick from my old single lead, and moistened the contact pad on the back (OK, I licked it!). Voilla, good contact and away it went. Note: Yes, you need the app. I don't think you need a Kardia account, but it's free so go ahead and do it. NO.. you do NOT need a monthly subscription unless you want Kardia to provide you human analysis or other services. The app will store the data on your smart phone or tablet, and export it to PDF if you want to share it with your own cardiac team. The software itself will provide you with some analysis - the single-lead detects afib and SVTs - the 6 lead detects more, and explains it in basic layman detail. For $20 more than the single lead, the 6 lead is the better value (and it's still cheaper than the single lead was originally when I bought it). Even better still, the Kardia app will pair up with my Omron blood-pressure monitor too, so I can record both the EKG and BP.

Works very well. Bought for my 80 year old mother. Is very simple to use and easy to read. Has helped her cardiologist identify arrhythmia that had gone undetected until now.

I just bought the device, as I had a stent put in (angioplasty) and was discharged after have a bout of PVC. So I wanted a device where I could monitor myself for issues when I travelled out of town away from advanced cardiac care. This works as advertised. It shows the battery level and I did 5 readings over 2 days with no degradation. Changing the battery needs a special size screwdriver, or any watch battery change shop can do it. Warranty is 1 year. The peace of mind you get for the price is invaluable.

It arrived in a box within the box a sealed package, first thing I noticed when unpacking was scratches on the back electrode. But it seems to work fine. Quality control could be better.

Kardia mobile 6-lead device is better than the single-lead version as it gives a clearer picture of the ECG trace for heart arrythmias. However, the associated Kardia app is not downloadable in Singapore to Android users and the device is useless without the App. The solution is to "sideload" the Kardia app via APK from a number of sites, eg. APKPure. After installing the app, everything works perfectly.

Works perfectly, super easy to use. My doctor also liked it. I still haven't caught any episode, but it's very useful to have on hand if it happens.

Ich war überrascht, wie klein das Gerät ist. Es passt (ohne die Hülle) in die kleinste Jackentasche. Natürlich direkt ausprobiert: die App aufs iPhone geladen und ein Konto erstellt. Alles ist praktisch selbsterklärend. Kein dickes Handbuch das man erst studieren muss, einfach super easy. Das alles war in 5 Minuten erledigt. Dann sofort eine Messung am Knie gemacht. Man muss, warum auch immer, das V auf dem Gerät vom Knie von sich wegziehen lassen. Inwieweit falsches V irgendwas beeinflusst, kann ich nicht sagen. Die App geöffnet, Messung durchführen auf dem Handy anklicken und die Finger wie vorgegeben auf das Gerät legen. Die Messung beginnt erst nach Auflegen der Finger, so dass man nicht in Hektik verfallen muss. Dann läuft im Display eine 30 Sekunden Anzeige und dann hat man sein EKG mit Puls und Kommentaren. Man kann es speichern und auch , z.B. an den Arzt, weiterleiten. Ich hatte Vergleichswerte für den Puls, und es stimmte mit meinem Gerät überein. Mal sehen was mein Doc sagt. Ich kann ja das EKG nicht beurteilen. Meiner Meinung nach ist es eine gute Sache! Wenn ich die Vergleichswerte vom Arzt habe, gibt es noch einen Nachtrag.