Electrocardiogram Recording (Ecg); Frequently Asked Questions About Electrocardiogram; Frequently Asked Questions About Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) - Withings BPM Core Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Electrocardiogram recording (ECG)

Frequently asked questions about electrocardiogram

What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
An ECG is the record of the electrical activity of the heart through electrodes.
How BPM Core record an ECG?
BPM Core is recording a one lead ECG, thanks to two electrodes located inside
the cuff, and one electrode located on the tube.
Is it a medically approved recording?
Yes, BPM Core has received CE clearance for medical devices. It is currently under
review to be FDA cleared.
Why have you decided to integrate an ECG into a blood pressure monitor?
With BPM Core, we wanted our users to get a chance to detect Atrial Fibrillation
(AFib), that is very prevalent, often asymptomatic and complicated to diagnose
in the early stage. AFib could be paroxysmal and users may not be in AFib when
they go to their cardiologist even if they felt some palpitations the week before
for example.
A strong link has been established between high blood pressure and AFib.
Accordingly to European Society of Cardiology, hypertension predisposes to
cardiac arrhythmias, including ventricular arrhythmias, but most commonly Atrial
Fibrillation (AFib), which should be considered a manifestation of hypertensive
heart disease. Even high blood pressure is associated with incident AFib, and
hypertension is the most prevalent concomitant in AFib patients.

Frequently asked questions about Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)?
AFib is the most frequent form of heart rhythm disorder, it can lead to heart
failure and it is a major risk for stroke. Normally, when your heart contracts it
regularly and completely drains the blood, but when it contracts irregularly, some
blood can stagnate, which can lead to blood clot and strokes.
What are the main risk factors?
AFib is a frequent condition as populations are getting older. High blood pressure
and obesity can also lead to AFib.
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