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First results by the app
Right after your measurement, the FibriCheck algorithm will automatically generate an analysis and a report. This algorithm is a set of rules used to interpret your measurement data. These rules have been extensively tested by medical professionals and validated in clinical studies.
After your measurement, you receive either:
- a green result (regular heart rhythm),
- an orange result (possibly irregular heart rhythm),
- or a red result (possible atrial fibrillation).
In case of an orange or red screen, we recommend a follow-up with a medical professional.
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Then you can request a review for € 9,99 per measurement result. (More info)
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Then all your anomalous results are automatically reviewed by our team of clinical experts. A review of a non-anomalous measurement needs to be requested, but you don't have to pay extra.
Reviews by our team of clinical experts
We have listed the possible results after a review to give you a better understanding of what each one means.
Green results
Regular heart rhythm
This result indicates that no abnormalities in your heart rhythm were present at the time of your measurement.
Increased heart rhythm variability
Heart rate variability refers to the time between each heartbeat. Increased heart rate variability means that your heart can quickly switch between a resting state and an active state. This is common in young and fit people and is not something to worry about.
Isolated extrasystoles
Extrasystoles - or ectopic beats - are extra heartbeats that originate from the upper or lower chambers of the heart. These extra beats disrupt your regular rhythm, sometimes causing you to feel a fluttering or skipped beat in your chest. Ectopic beats can occur isolated and are usually harmless. They may be the result of intense exercise, anxiety, stress, or excess caffeine or alcohol.
Orange results
Frequent extrasystoles: bigeminy and trigeminy
What is it?
Bigeminy occurs when every normal heart beat is followed by an ectopic beat and trigeminy occurs when every 2 normal heartbeats are followed by an ectopic beat. These extra heartbeats disrupt your heart rhythm and may indicate the development of a serious cardiac arrhythmia.
What to do next?
If our algorithm detects ectopic heartbeats in your case, we would recommend reporting this to your doctor when you next see him/her. Take your FibriCheck report to the consultation. This will instantly give your doctor an overview of your measurements and your symptoms.
Tachycardia (episode)
What is it?
A fast heart rate, or tachycardia, is a faster than normal heart rate (more than 110bpm). Tachycardia is usually caused by stress, exercise, fever, or the use of caffeine or certain medications. So it is completely normal to get tachycardia as a result of a FibriCheck measurement if you have been exercising just before your measurement. In other cases, it can also be caused by a cardiac arrhythmia.
What to do next?
We would advise you to report this to your doctor when you next see him/her. Take your FibriCheck report to the consultation. This will instantly give your doctor an overview of your measurements and your symptoms.
Bradycardia (episode)
What is it?
With bradycardia, your heartbeat is slower than normal. This may be normal in young adults and athletes, but in other cases bradycardia may be problematic, preventing sufficient oxygenated blood from being pumped around the body. Bradycardia often occurs due to problems with the heart’s conduction system, an underactive thyroid, damage to the heart after suffering a heart attack or the use of certain medicines.
What to do next?
We would advise you to report this to your doctor when you next see him/her. Take your FibriCheck report to the consultation. This will instantly give your doctor an overview of your measurements and your symptoms.
Red results
Atrial fibrillation
What is it?
Atrial fibrillation is a serious heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to suddenly start beating irregularly and faster than normal. This disorder is often encountered and may exist without you experiencing any symptoms. If you have atrial fibrillation, this increases your risk of stroke.
What to do next?
As this heart rhythm disorder does not present continuously in some situations, it is important to carry out measurements on a regular basis to make sure this disorder is detected. We advise measuring your heart rhythm at least twice a day, and each time you experience symptoms.
If you have not been diagnosed with atrium fibrillation as such but this has been detected by FibriCheck, it is important that you contact your doctor as soon as possible and for you to measure your heart rhythm at least twice a day until the date of your appointment. This will give you more measurement results in your FibriCheck-report, which in turn gives your doctor a proper understanding of your heart rhythm and your symptoms.
Atrial flutter
What is it?
An atrial flutter is also referred to as an auricular flutter. This is a heart rhythm disorder whereby the atrial chambers of the heart rhythm contract at a very quick pace, causing the heart rhythm to go into overdrive, beating at up to 150 times per minute. If you are found to have this heart rhythm disorder, this also increases your risk of having a stroke.
What to do next?
When your FibriCheck measurement indicates you may potentially be experiencing atrial flutter, the important thing is to contact your doctor without delay. It is advisable to continue measuring your heart rhythm at least twice a day until the date of your appointment. This will pad out your FibriCheck report with more measurement results, which in turn will give your doctor a clear insight into your heart rhythm and your symptoms.