Conventional Lead Opposed to Novel ECG (CLONE)

Conventional Lead Opposed to Novel ECG

To blindly assess, beat-by-beat, standard ECG intervals (QRS intervals, PQ intervals, and P wave durations) of paired standard lead v4 with paired HeartWatch signals over 20 to 30 seconds of noise-free data.

This proof-of-concept study will enroll volunteers undergoing serial conventional 12-lead ECG rhythm strips who agree to wear a HeartWatch and use a Kardia mobile during those recordings.

The HeartWatch data will not be used for clinical decision-making. Rhythm strips from conventional 12-lead ECG recordings and the HeartWatch recordings will be obtained in volunteers in supine and standing positions and with the device placed in the recommended and in non-recommended positions (i.e., internally and externally rotated in keeping with the observed malposition identified in human factors testing environments (one inch or 2.5 cm; HelpWear, data on file).

Rhythm strips from serial 10-sec, 12-lead recordings will be obtained to allow for beat-by-beat comparisons of ECG intervals over the 20 to 30 seconds of noise free data. Specifically, the intervals from continuous v4 beats with paired continuous HeartWatch beats and the intervals from continuous lead I beats with paired continuous Kardia beats.

Since the HeartWatch is not intended to be used for evaluation of the ST segment or the QT interval, the comparison of the HeartWatch to standard lead v4 will exclude QT assessment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• At least 22 years of age at time of the conventional ECG recording
• Willing to participate in the study
• Able to follow the protocol

Exclusion Criteria

• Known allergy to the electrodes used for a conventional ECG
• Known allergy to any component of the HeartWatch
• Known allergy to any component of the Kardia system
• Inability to wear the HeartWatch on the left arm due to pre-existing medical condition (e.g., functional AV fistula in left arm, prior carcinoma with lymph node dissection or lymphedema, known blood clot or recurrent blood clots in left arm, chronic neuropathic pain in left arm, …)
• Dextrocardia
• Implanted functional Pacemaker of Defibrillator
• Left upper arm circumference < 22 cm or > 45 cm