AliveCor has updated its mobile app for iOS and Android with two new FDA-cleared and CE-marked automated detectors that allow patients and physicians to “focus on the ECGs that matter most.” The application can now instantly detect when an ECG is either Normal or unreadable. The Normal Detector provides added peace of mind allowing patients to go about their regular daily activities knowing that no abnormalities were detected in their ECG. The Interference Detector, on the other hand, goes a step beyond the existing enhanced filter to make sure the ECG is readable and physicians receive only the highest quality recordings.

According to AliveCor, these features allow for the delivery of more efficient clinical decision-making and follow-up, as physicians are able to focus on reviewing the ECGs that are most important. All of these detectors are available in the US, UK, Ireland, and India, and are free for a limited time.

“When we introduced the AF Detector we saw a 50% increase in consumer recordings and expect similar results with our two new detectors,” said Euan Thomson, president and chief executive officer at AliveCor.

The AliveCor Heart Monitor is intended to record, store and transfer single-channel ECG rhythms. It also displays ECG rhythms and detects the presence of atrial fibrillation and normal sinus rhythm (when prescribed or used under the care of a physician). The AliveCor Heart Monitor is intended for use by healthcare professionals, patients with known or suspected heart conditions and health conscious individuals.