Table 2.
Examples of remote ECG and heart rate monitoring devices
| Device | Type | CE mark | FDA clearance | Additional features/notes | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld devices | AliveCor KardiaMobile | Wireless | Yes | Yes | FDA cleared for AF (1-lead) and for QTc (6L) for COVID-19 patients on HCQ ± AZM | https://www.alivecor.com/kardiamobile |
| Beurer ME 90 | Wireless 1-lead ECG |
Yes | No | https://www.beurer.com/web/gb/products/medical/ecg-and-pulse-oximeter/mobile-ecg-device/me-90-bluetooth.php | ||
| Cardiac Designs ECG Check | Wireless 1-lead ECG |
Yes | Yes | https://www.cardiacdesigns.com | ||
| CardioComm Solutions HeartCheck CardiBeat and ECG Pen | Wireless 1-lead ECG |
Yes | Yes | https://www.theheartcheck.com | ||
| COALA | Wireless 1-lead ECG |
Yes | Yes | Remote lung auscultation | https://www.coalalife.com | |
| Eko DUO | Wireless 1-lead ECG |
Yes | Yes | Remote cardiac auscultation/ phonocardiogram | https://www.ekohealth.com | |
| Omron Blood Pressure + EKG Monitor | Wireless 1-lead ECG + BP cuff |
No | Yes | United States and Canada only | https://omronhealthcare.com | |
| EKGraph | Wireless 1-lead ECG |
No | Yes | United States | https://sonohealth.org | |
| Mobile cardiac telemetry devices | Qardio QardioCore |
Chest strap 1-lead ECG |
Yes | No | ECG, HR, HRV, RR, activity | https://www.getqardio.com/qardiocore-wearable-ecg-ekg-monitor-iphone |
| BardyDx CAM | Patch 1-lead ECG |
Yes | Yes | Under clinical investigation for QTc monitoring in COVID-19 patients | https://www.bardydx.com | |
| BioTel Heart | Patch 1-lead ECG |
Yes—only for extended Holter | Yes | FDA cleared for QTc monitoring | https://www.myheartmonitor.com/device/mcot-patch | |
| BodyGuardian MINI Family/BodyGuardian MINI PLUS | Wireless Patch: 1-lead ECG/Wired 3-lead ECG |
Yes | Yes | ECG, HR, HRV, RR | https://www.preventicesolutions.com/hcp/body-guardian-mini-family | |
| iRhythm Zio patch/Zio AT | Patch 1-lead ECG |
Yes | Yes | https://www.irhythmtech.com | ||
| InfoBionic MoMe Kardia | Wired 3-lead ECG |
Yes | Yes | Remote lung auscultation | https://infobionic.com | |
| MediBioSense MBS HealthStream, VitalPatch, MCT |
Patch 1-lead ECG |
Yes | Yes | Monitors up to 8 vital signs | https://www.medibiosense.com | |
| MEMO Patch | Patch/watch 1-lead ECG |
No | No | Asia; Korea FDA approved | https://www.huinno.com | |
| MediLynx PocketECG | Wired 3-lead ECG |
Yes | Yes | HRV | https://www.pocketecg.com | |
| RhythMedix RhythmStar | Wired 3-lead ECG |
No | Yes | https://www.rhythmedix.com | ||
| Samsung S-patch Cardio | Patch 1-lead ECG |
Yes | No | Asia; Korea FDA approved | https://www.samsungsds.com/global/en/solutions/off/cardio/cardio.html | |
| Smartwatches | Apple Watch | 1-lead ECG | Yes | Yes | FDA cleared for AF notification | https://www.apple.com/watch |
| Withings Move ECG | 1-lead ECG | Yes | No | Requires Health Mate app for ECG analysis/AF detection | https://www.withings.com/us/en/move-ecg |
AF = atrial fibrillation; AZM = azithromycin; BP = blood pressure; COVID-19 = coronavirus disease 2019; ECG = electrocardiogram; FDA = Food & Drug Administration; HCQ = hydroxychloroquine; HR = heart rate; HRV = heart rate variability; RR = respiratory rate.