General Information

• What is an ECG/EKG?

  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.

• What is PCA 500?

  PCA 500 is the first and only FDA-cleared, hospital quality 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) for professional and personal use.

  PCA 500 combines hospital grade accuracy, mobile technology, advanced software and cloud-based management to set a new standard in ECGs. Our ECG platform enables millions of patients to manage and monitor their heart health from the comfort of their homes.

• What is the difference between a single lead (1-lead) and a 12-lead ECG?

  A single-lead ECG is used for arrhythmia detection and basic heart monitoring.

  A 12-lead ECG is used to provide a comprehensive view of the heart and is the medical standard for screening and diagnosing various heart conditions. A 12-lead ECG is often used to detect or diagnose arrhythmias, heart attacks, drug effects on the heart, and many other heart diseases.