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Pocket-Sized ECG Devices – Heart Monitoring in Your Pocket
A few years ago, getting an ECG required a trip to the hospital. Now, you can take one anywhere – with a pocket-sized device that fits in your palm.
HISTORY / ORIGIN
The electrocardiogram (ECG) has been a cornerstone of cardiology for over a century. The first ECG machines were large and cumbersome. In the 1960s, portable ECG machines were developed. The true breakthrough came with smartphone integration. The first FDA-approved smartphone ECG device was launched in the 2010s. Today, pocket-sized ECG devices are widely available, empowering individuals to monitor their heart health.
TYPES OF POCKET-SIZED ECG DEVICES
Pocket ECG devices can be categorized by design:
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