6 lead ECG monitor in your pocket

[johnalison]

The point about any equipment is whether or not it will make any difference. I have nothing against ECGs, having spent many long years using them, but the question is, how often will it make any difference to the outcome in an emergency? As far as I can see, the best one can hope for is that an ECG might expedite the evacuation of a casualty. I know of no instances where this occurred, but accept that it must happen occasionally. As far as I can see, it is one of those things that might be nice to have, but is far from being considered essential.

 

[grumpy_o_g]

Rather than being selective about what medical equipment to take on a voyage, wouldn’t it be safer for all us obscenely rich yachties (so I’m told) to be considering a full conversion of the forecabin into a fully equipped theatre to cover all potential health problems and complete with a trained nurse too?

That's pretty much exactly what obscenely rich yachties do - in fact I think a nurse and at least a medical room is a coding requirement for large private yachts.

 

[mjcoon]

That's pretty much exactly what obscenely rich yachties do - in fact I think a nurse and at least a medical room is a coding requirement for large private yachts.

Or at least someone in nurses uniform? (As in a Carry On.)

 

[KeelsonGraham]

If you follow the logic of your first para there's absolutely no point in having any ECG on a boat offshore. My reason for having it is to be able to email to my doctor and take his advice which could be anything from "don't worry" to Mayday. A 6 lead is superior to a single lead in that regard. Keeping my phone charged is an essential safety requirement on my boat. The Kardia does not need to be charged. Your #10 certainly seemed to me you're advocating strongly for Withings.

Jeez, why turn this into an argument? I’m offering my thoughts based on the fact that I‘m the only person on this thread who actully owns two devices. If you’ve already made up your mind, why start this thread?

 

[Irish Rover]

Jeez, why turn this into an argument? I’m offering my thoughts based on the fact that I‘m the only person on this thread who actully owns two devices. If you’ve already made up your mind, why start this thread?

Where's the argument? I started the thread to make others aware of the device, if they were not already aware. As regards my mind being made up, well yes it was, to the extent I had already purchased a Kardia and I'm happy it is more useful than my smart watch which also has single lead ECG functionality as well as SaO2. Your #10 stated unequivocally, but without explanation, that the scanwatch was better than the Kardia and I invited you to explain your reasoning. Thereafter we were exploring the difference in functionality and usefulness which I personally found informative. There's no argument on my side. I hope others also found the exchange informative and can make up their own minds if they see any merit or benefit in having either device.

 

[Povremeni pomorac]

I think the bedside one has 12. I specifically mentioned the 6 lead device because there is also a cheaper single lead device of the same name which, while useful, gives the Doc far less information and data.

You are correct. My wife has just b ought one of the more simple ones as she's getting some irregularity of heartbeat and wants to record it. It's idea for that.

 

[Povremeni pomorac]

You are correct. My wife has just b ought one of the more simple ones as she's getting some irregularity of heartbeat and wants to record it. It's idea for that.

BTW - it's often a cure as since she bout it, she's not had an episode long enough for her to catch!

 

[Povremeni pomorac]

Or at least someone in nurses uniform? (As in a Carry On.)

Careful- you will no doubt have already offended someone in Wokehezbollah.

 

[Stemar]

Or at least someone in nurses uniform? (As in a Carry On.)

Yeah, but that's likely to lead to more arrhythmias...

 

[mjcoon]

Yeah, but that's likely to lead to more arrhythmias...

Or tacky-cardia?

 

[Stemar]

Or tacky-cardia?

That too

 

[KeelsonGraham]

Love it!

Tachycardia: also called tachyarrhythmia, is a heart rate that exceeds the normal resting rate.

Tacky-cardia: a heart rate that exceeds the normal resting rate brought on by impure thoughts!

 

[tudorsailor]

FWIW, I had an episode of what I self-diagnosed as supra-ventricular tachycardia (SVT). It resolved with carotid massage and valsava.

Being 64 yrs old my friendly cardiologist said that it important to distinguish SVT from atrial fibrillation as that would mean taking an anti-coagulant. I do have a smart watch and do not really want one. So I bought the basic Kardia that is now stuck to the back of my phone. It was a worthwhile investment as I have not had an episode of racing heart since I bought it!

However it is comforting to have it to record a trace if/when I do have a racing heart. I cannot see the advantage of the so-called 6 lead and the contortion to hold the gizmo with two fingers and touch an ankle precludes the convenience of the simple one that sits ready to go on the back of the phone.

TS