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Fibricheck app

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I have type 1 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels taking medication for all. Over the past few days I have tried the Fibricheck app on my phone, and although some results are ok, today I have had 5 results showing possible afib. Does anyone know how good this app is, or should I just disregard these results, or i the app is known to be good, should I get a subscription to it.

In myself I feel fine, although I know from some ambulance personnel a few years back that my heart had a missed beat occasionally, so maybe it is a good thing to keep a check on it.
 
Never heard of app, if in doubt get checked out, better to err on side of caution.
 
Not come across the app but have looked at their website. Too many half-truths in it for me with lots of potential for creating worries where there is no need. As nonethewiser says, my thought would be to get yourself checked out by your GP if you have any worries. They can do the job properly without fear or favour and can interpret the output to your circumstances. More than that, they will not be trying to get you to sign up to a monthly subscription!
 
My OH has a Pulsebit EX as he was experiencing AF which he bought from Amazon, it looks as if they are now about £140. As these events are often random it was useful to be able to download the data to E-mail to the G P so she was able to see the frequency and actual pattern of the Arrhythmias. He only monitored when he felt symptoms.
I would say don't try to interpret yourself unless you have medical experience.
 
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My Apple Watch has a free ECG app, though I don’t think it monitors constantly. You just switch on the app and touch the crown wheel for thirty seconds of motoring, then add any symptoms you may have. Like all these apps, it can’t diagnose heart attacks, but it I guess it will tell you if you are dead.
 
Not an app i have heard of I’m afraid.

It might be worth calling the Diabetes UK helpline on Monday to see if they have any additional information or guildance?

Does it look like they have any clinical trial data? Or have they registered the app as a ‘medical device’ (like mySugr have). Those might give you some clues?
 
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