Qardio releases chest-mounted continuous ECG monitor

Qardio has released a wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor for pre-order. The QardioCore is attached around the chest, requires no wires and is able to send information directly into a user’s phone for easy access of data.

QardioCore collects patient data through 20 million data points and transmits it in real-time to a smartphone application. The monitor analyzes the electrical changes in the skin from the heart's electrophysiological activity and converts this information into a continuous ECG. The monitor also measures heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, temperature and activity data.

"The ability to view and analyze such important data remotely and in context, as it is being generated, can substantially enhance the diagnostic yield. QardioCore is a game-changer for doctors, patients and health conscious individuals, and a big step towards preventative health," said Rosario Iannella, CTO at Qardio. "For elite athletes, cardiovascular health is the cornerstone of performance, and QardioCore puts a wealth of actionable biometrics including medical-grade beat-by-beat heart tracking into an athlete's hands, empowering them to be their best."