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Heart Rhythm

 Atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular rhythm, affects about 2% of European adults and is a major cause of stroke. A rhythm check can help prevent this. This health category is designed for use with a Kardia® device.

Questionnaire

This health category includes questionnaire data on personal and family history of atrial fibrillation.

Measurements

Mandatory: Heart rate and rhythm interpretation.

It is optional to upload a PDF copy of a rhythm strip from the Kardia® device.

Non-mandatory: N/A

Laboratory

Mandatory: N/A

Non-mandatory: N/A

Interpretations

Flag assignment and report content are generated to reflect the relevant combinations of data inputs from questionnaire responses and physical measurements.
🟢 Green flag: Indicates a normal heart rate and rhythm.

🟡 Amber flag: Indicates tachycardia, bradycardia or possible atrial fibrillation in an individual with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation.

🔴 Red flag: Indicates possible atrial fibrillation and/or dangerously high or dangerously low heart rate.