Very easy to use, one click to any screen.Reviewer had difficulty with accuracy of the iPad app.Email support is buried in the help file.Patients who want to check resting heart rates.Patients worried their heart rate is too fast or irregular.Cardiograph is a app designed to monitor and track heart rate using the iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones. The reviewer checked it against a professional quality heart rate monitor used in her office with both the iPhone and the iPad app. The iPhone had more accurate results and was comparable to the professional device. Individuals who are able to easily hold their fingers still on the camera area should be able to obtain a reasonably accurate reading.Cons-IPad a little less accurate, older patients may have trouble putting their finger in exactly the right place, pricey if not able to be used.Pros-Inexpensive, reasonably accurate, easy to use, updated regularly.The iPad was a bit more difficult to find the “sweet spot” with a finger but once that was obtained, it accurately measured the rate. In low risk patients who may benefit from monitoring their heart rate, Cardiograph could be a reasonable screening device before obtaining more expensive studies. Development and Validation of a Smartphone Heart Rate Acquisition Application for Health Promotion and Wellness Telehealth Applications 2012, International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications However, it would be important for a physician to try it first in the office on the patient who will be using it to make sure it’s accurate.ġ. This post does not establish, nor is it intended to establish, a patient physician relationship with anyone. It does not substitute for professional advice, and does not substitute for an in-person evaluation with your health care provider. It does not provide the definitive statement on the subject addressed. Before using these apps please consult with your own physician or health care provider as to the apps validity and accuracy as this post is not intended to affirm the validity or accuracy of the apps in question.
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