QHeart® Sensor

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple, non-invasive, and painless test that records the electrical activity in your heart. ECGs are used to check for signs of heart disease.

Make sure the skin on the chest is clean,dry, and free of any lotions and oils. For men with lots of hair on the chest, shaving the chest along the area of the electrode strip may be needed.

The patented electrode strip simplifies the leads placement of chest and limb leads. With the adhesive side facing the patient, place the strip on the patient's chest. First, position the Blue Box at the center of the chest at the level between the nipples. Then, wrap the tail of the strip around the left side of the chest, the Red Arrow should be pointing to the left nipple and the end of the strip should be under the left axilla (armpit). For the limb electrodes, please follow the marks, stick to Left Arm, Right Arm and Left Leg.

It should be gently cleaned before every use.

To clean the recorder, dampen a soft cloth with lukewarm soapy water or natural cleanser and gently wipe down the recorder. The recorder should not be immersed in water under any circumstances.

Patients should rest (sit still or lie down) for at least 5 minutes before taking an ECG recording. Men can conduct the test in a sitting position on a reclined chair for back support. Women are advised to lie down in a supine (flat) position, and have a trusted one to help with the electrode placement and use of mobile device. With the left breast lifted up, the electrode strip can go under and around the left breast to be adhered firmly to the skin.

PCA 500 makes 12-lead ECG procedures so simple that people with no experience or training, even patients, can complete a medical standard ECG/EKG test.

PCA 500 Electrode Strips come in four sizes (S, M, L, XL) for adults and three sizes (1, 2, 3) for pediatrics. The Sizing Guide is used to easily determine the correct size for each patient. Please refer to How to Use the Sizing Guide for more detailed information.How to use sizing guide（Learn more）

Yes. To help prevent disease transmission and ensure the best ECG signal quality, PCA 500 Electrode Strips are one-time use. After application to a patient, the electrode strips may be repositioned and remain on the same patient. The hydrogel will begin to dry out and the quality of ECG signals cannot be guaranteed once the electrode package is open for more than 24 hours.

Yes. PCA 500 is able to detect when there is a pacemaker present and it will not affect the quality of the ECG/EKG test. PCA 500 does not interfere with the function of a pacemaker.

All ECGs can be downloaded as PDF reports from the cloud-based Dashboard. Most EMR/EHR systems allow PDF documents to be uploaded to the patient’s records. If you have further questions, please contact the sales team for all integration inquiries.