1. Kardia Mobile – Alivecor David Evans West of England AHSN

2. Mobile ECG offer NICE approved 97% sensitivity, 98% specificity
(Very) easy to use
100+ hours of service so no need for charging
Use small piece of equipment with a mobile phone
Provides a 1-lead rhythm strip indicating whether the patient has a normal or abnormal heart rhythm
Potential to increase QoF payments

3. How to use
Configure smartphone or tablet to ‘nhs.net’ as default
Download the Kardia app
Create a Kardia account using NHS.net address
Register the device with the AHSN network
In app settings, turn off notifications, reminders & recordings
6. With patient - record ECG
7. Trace outcomes – a) normal, b) unclassified, c) possible AF
8. Ensure no patient identifiable data is left on the device
9. Support is available

4. Next steps
We will – arrange distribution of devices and contact your Practice
Manager with detailed guidance notes
You should - Agree how you will use the device within your local strategy to help detect more AF cases (and help avoid AF strokes)
They will – Technomed will collect unidentified patient data