Checking your heart rhythm with FibriCheck is straightforward. To carry out a proper measurement, the patient needs to sit down assuming a relaxed posture, resting his/her arms on the table. Patients are advised not to move or talk during the measurement.
STEP 1: Open the app and tap ‘Start measurement’.
STEP 2: Put your finger on the camera lens to start the measurement. The measurement takes 60 seconds.
TIP: Do not cover the flash with your finger. The flash can get hot!
Some smartphones have multiple cameras. To find the right camera required to use FibriCheck, simply follow the steps shown below:
If you have never previously performed a measurement
- Tap ‘Perform measurement’.
- Follow the on-screen instructions
If you have performed a measurement before
- Click ‘Perform measurement’.
- Tap ‘Remind me how it works’.
- Follow the on-screen instructions
STEP 3: After the measurement has been carried out, specify if you are experiencing any symptoms and state what you were doing just prior to the measurement.
STEP 4: You will be sent the results or your measurement.