To be honest, I often feel the convenience that the development of the times has brought to our lives or the upgrading of experience. In the past, you had to go to a doctor or hospital to get medicine for a cold, but now you can consult online, and the professional-grade health monitoring equipment used at home is getting better and better, and it is becoming more and more accessible to the people. Staying at home allows you to have a very high quality of life as long as you want.
Our family has a heart disease, and my grandmother had no problems with her "lively" back then, but then she suddenly had a heart attack and left us forever within a few days. I still think about this incident when I think about it suddenly, so I will pay more attention to the heart condition of my family later. The world is very beautiful, and I am willing to wander here for a few more years.
My dad is nearly 70 years old, and he is a classic of the previous generation - he is not feeling well, does not like to go to the hospital, and has limited or unresponsive ability to accept new things. I'm not always at home, and if he has a headache and brain fever, I can't take care of him all the timeHe went to the hospital by himself, I was actually not at ease, his physical fitness was declining, and he didn't know how to ride an electric car, and every time he pedaled a bicycle and looked at it, he felt tired.
So on the whole, home health monitoring equipment is more suitable for him, there is a better reality that the current health monitoring equipment function is relatively perfect, the accuracy is not bad, ** is not expensive, so I have successively added a lot to him, blood glucose meter, blood pressure monitor, ECG recorder, etc., the operation is also simple, and there are also apps and applications that can analyze the measurement results, and the children are working outside, it is more reassuring. This article will share with you the Lepu LEPOD PRO 8-lead long-range Holter recorder (hereinafter referred to as "LEPOD PRO"), which is one of the distinctive representatives, and the following will bring you the use of this product to share.
Although sensory, everyone may be aware that a device such as an ECG recorder is beneficial for understanding the condition of the heart. However, there are still quite a lot of similar products on the market, and it still takes a lot of effort to choose a good product that meets your budget. The following are a few dimensions of consideration that I summarized in the process of choosing an ECG recorder for my dad, hoping to help those in need.
Of course, the brand is very important, and the cultivation of a good brand requires a lot of manpower and material resources, and finally it can stand out, which is inseparable from the excellent quality of the corresponding products under the brand, as well as reliable pre-sales and after-sales services.
Like Lepu, which I chose, the brand was founded in 1999 and has been focusing on the field of cardiac interventional medical devices for 24 years, and is a leading enterprise of cardiovascular medical devices in China and one of the top 100 medical devices in the world. Of course, its professionalism is also supported by a lot of data - annual sales at home and abroad 2800 million, 14,000+ cooperative medical institutions, and 1,600+ patents, all of which can be found in Lepu Medical's 2021 annual report.
Lepod Pro 8-lead long-range Holter recorder is also equipped with Lepu AI-ECG technology, which uses tens of millions of sample data to successfully train artificial intelligence deep neural network models, and its ECG automatic analysis and diagnosis accuracy is 952%。The AI-ECG technology was approved by the US FDA and the EU CE certification in November 2018, and was approved by the NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) for marketing in 2020. 
The supporting services are also very heartwarming, including not only hands-on guidance on operational problems, free professional analysis of measurement data, but also rapid handling of return and exchange needs. Have you noticed that Lepu's service time is 9:30-23:00, which is much more intimate than many customer service customers stopping service at 18:00. In addition, Lepu's ECG recorder also supports a 1-year warranty and 7 days of no reason to return, so consumers do not have to worry about "knocking out teeth and swallowing blood" when buying unsatisfactory products.
While considering the brand, it is inevitable to make a comprehensive evaluation in combination with personal budget and product selling price.
For example, the same ECG recorder has a product priced at 25w+. Of course, it is foreseeable that its function may be good, but for home use, it may be that many people can't afford this.
There is also a situation that some international brand products may not have much technical update over the years, but they still maintain inherent arrogance (feel that domestic similar products are inferior to them), and the cost performance of such products will be relatively average. After all, we buy ECG recorder for its function, not just to buy a brand to charge the scene.
The portability of the ECG recorder includes two aspects, one is lightweight, which is convenient to use in mobile scenarios, such as when the elderly at home are traveling, they can also be taken with them and monitored at any time;On the other hand, the use of the ECG recorder should be simple, after all, the elderly may be more receptive to new things, if it is too troublesome to operate, it can not be perfectly realized by the use of the function, and the elderly will not use it at all because they are troublesome.
Obtaining personal heart-related data through ECG recorder is not the end, but more importantly, it is a professional analysis of the data. Nowadays, AI technology relying on big data has a considerable degree of maturity, such as my Lepod Pro 8-lead long-range ambulatory ECG recorder supports AI-ECG interpretation, which can be professionally interpreted around your measured ECG parameters. Of course, if you want to get a more professional interpretation report, you can do it through the online doctor's interpretation service.
When it comes to the accuracy of the data of the ECG recorder, it is necessary to draw out the working principle of the ECG recorder. ECG monitoring uses electrodes with conductive properties to capture the weak current signal generated by the heart and then transmit it back to the ECG recorder. The ECG recorder processes the heart's electrical signals by amplifying and filtering them so that they are clearly displayed on the screen.
The signal on the ECG is based on a series of waveforms, including P waves, QRS complexes, and T waves, and AI technology or doctors can determine whether the user has abnormal conditions such as arrhythmia or myocardial ischemia based on the shape and spacing of these waveforms.
So, how to make the data measured by the ECG recorder more accurate?One proven approach is to use multiple electrodes for multi-point monitoring.
An ECG recorder has a minimum of 2 electrodes and is called a single lead. In fact, it is not that the accuracy of a single lead is not good, but more of a difference in the depth of ECG monitoring, a single lead is more suitable for the daily use of preliminary screening, and because the single lead is not bound by the electrode connection wire, it will be more convenient to use the monitoring method of touching the electrode with a finger or pasting two places.
The number of electrodes in multiple leads can be up to 10, and this type of electrode is called 12 leads. The multi-lead ECG recorder needs to be attached to the body, which is more troublesome to operate than the single-lead one (but I think it's okay in practice), and it is more suitable for some professional monitoring scenarios. In addition to 12 leads, there are also 3-lead, 8-lead and other electrode connection methods, mine is an 8-lead one, and the paste position of some electrodes will be different.
Okay, the purchase strategy of ECG recorder is shared here, below, let's combine Lepu LEPOD PRO 8-lead long-range ambulatory ECG recorder, let's take a look at the use of ECG recorder and other products
The front design of the Lepod Pro box is relatively simple, including the brand name, logo, product name, slogan and renderings. For users who need to use ECG records, they can have a basic understanding of this product before opening the box.
The bottom of the box mainly contains the manufacturer and product information. However, the most noteworthy thing is that Lepu Lepod Pro has the medical device registration number of the Guangdong Machinery Approval 20222070384 and the ECG analysis software registration certificate number of the National Machinery Approval 20203210080, so the monitoring data of this device has medical reference value, if it is necessary to seek medical treatment, the doctor can also retrieve and analyze the phased ECG parameters of Lepu Lepod Pro users.
Uncover the Lepo Lepod Pro's world box packaging,The top is a Lepod Pro electrode sticker schematic diagram,This is more intimate for elderly users,Because they may not know how to go to the business details page to view the electrode sticker,The text description looks laborious,The illustration with color distinction is the most intuitive guide。
Of course, if you want to help your parents get started with Lepod Pro faster by understanding the product, then the information including the user guide, instruction manual and brand introduction will be of greater reference significance. For example, after I read these contents carefully, I can judge whether Lepu Lepod Pro is really suitable for my dad.
Lepu Lepod Pro's hardware accessories are more complete, including OTG adapter for Android and Apple mobile phones respectively (connect Lepu Lepod Pro to the mobile phone to conduct data, in addition to cable transmission, you can also choose Bluetooth, wireless connection transmission), Type-C data cable, charging adapter + magnetic charging cable and two USB flash drives containing "Lepu Health Data Management Software" computer program.
Lepo Lepod Pro's host is very small, with a size of only 482mm×48.2mm×15.2mm and 30g in weight, so it is extremely portable, and when wearing and using, the neck will not have a noticeable sense of weight due to hanging. Lepu Lepod Pro host with a piece of 096-inch OLED display, the home page shows the remaining power, time and SN code, and then press the power button to display parameters such as usage time. When the host is connected to the electrodes and the user's body, the ECG waveform can be displayed, and the user can view it in real time without opening the APP, which is also a very friendly performance for elderly users.
The material on the back of the host is smooth, which belongs to the side of the body, and is invaginated at the magnetic charging contact, which is less prone to wear. Of course, the invagination is not very deep, so there is no risk of dirt and dirt. Lepu Lepod Pro has a battery life of 72 hours, which can meet the needs of continuous monitoring for 3 days.
There is only one power button on the Lepod Pro host, press and hold to turn it on, and there is no need for any additional settings, and you can start measuring after wearing the electrode, which is very simple to operate.
The adjustable lanyard is made of paracord braid, which is more skin-friendly and breathable when worn, and the adjustable lanyard buckle has better adaptability to different neck thicknesses.
Lepod Pro host is connected to 6-electrode ECG lead wires, and the electrodes in different positions are matched with different colors, so they will not be confused when pasted on the **. The wire is a round cortex-wrapped wire with a wire duct, which is not easy to wind.
For the adhesion between each electrode and the body, you need to buckle one side of the electrode and the electrode first, and stick the other side on the **. Lepu Lepod Pro supports 24-hour continuous monitoring, so the electrode sticker will have a comfortable use demand, and the electrode of Lepu Lepod Pro will not have rejection or discomfort on the **.
Lepu LEPOD Pro's 6 electrodes are probably like the above, and then the host is tied to the neck through an adjustable lanyard, and the eyes are downward to visually view the ECG curve on the host screen.
The 8-lead ECG recorder composed of 6 electrodes is a multi-lead joint diagnosis by monitoring heart changes from different angles to detect potential heart hazards as soon as possible.
Compared with single-lead ECG recorders, 8-lead ECG recorders have the following differences:
By comparison, it can be found that the Lepod Pro 8-lead long-range Holter recorder has a stronger tendency to be used professionally, while the ordinary single-lead is more for daily monitoring and screening, which is a bit precautionary (accidental). Seniors like my dad will definitely need a device like an 8-lead device more;In my case, it is almost fine to use a single-lead ECG recorder to occasionally test for abnormalities.
Lepod Pro 8-lead long-range Holter recorder can be used to detect the above 17 common cardiac abnormalities, and can be effectively used for atrial fibrillation screening. Atrial fibrillation is relatively insidious, but it is a high-risk factor for stroke, and it is necessary to do regular screening for the health of the elders in the family.
Although the main screen of Lepod Pro 8 is not large, after connecting the electrodes, the current ECG curve and heart rate can be displayed in real time, and different waveforms can be switched by pressing the power button.
Lepu LEPOD Pro 8The intelligence is quite good,Matching"Lepu Health"APPThe maturity is very high,Integrated LEPU's ECG、Blood pressure、Blood oxygen、Sleep and other monitoring equipment,During binding and use,You can feel the smoothness and stability of the page,Synchronize device data is also very fast (mentioned earlier,You can also use OTG adapter cable to connect conduction data)。 The device page can view the user's current heart rate and ECG waveform in real time, and realize short-range ECG data monitoring and result analysis by recording ECG (up to 5 minutes).
For abnormal data, the app will send a pop-up reminder. For example, in this test, ST segment changes are monitored, which means that there is a hidden danger of myocardial ischemia or myocardial infarction, and if similar problems occur in continuous monitoring, then the best way is to seek medical attention as soon as possible to obtain more professional and systematic medical advice.
Lepu's AI-ECG artificial intelligence ECG analysis platform is an artificial intelligence ECG-assisted analysis technology independently developed by Lepu Medical, which has obtained triple registration from the U.S. FDA, EU CE and domestic NMPA, relying on 3.8 million+ cumulative service volume of ambulatory ECG, 2200 million+ real-time ECG cumulative service volume and 14,000+ cooperative medical institutions, through 14,000 cases of human-computer diagnosis comparison, similar to the hospital diagnosis results through CSE, MIT, AHA, NST and CTS and other authoritative database tests, can achieve 952% data accuracy (breaking through the limitation that the accuracy of traditional algorithms is generally less than 80%).
The biggest advantage of AI-ECG is that after the test, it can quickly complete professional analysis, convert some obscure professional data into popular intelligent analysis reports, and screen out heart abnormalities such as atrial fibrillation and premature beats in advance, and this function is free.
The AI intelligent analysis report has also been upgraded, mainly to increase the statistics of the RR interval, and users can check whether there are arrhythmia symptoms such as asystole and conduction block through the statistics of the RR interval.
Compared with the AI intelligent analysis report, the doctor's interpretation of the data is more detailed and professional, and the data is more substantial than the AI intelligent analysis report, mainly including RR interval, arrest statistics, HRV analysis (NN interval histogram & NN interval difference histogram & NN interval scatter plot & NN difference scatter plot) and 24-hour data graph (heart rate & SDNN & supraventricular & ventricular nature), etc.
The doctor's interpretation report is suitable for the ** consultation when the ECG monitors the abnormal condition, and the operation will be more convenient than going straight to the hospital, and the underlying symptoms can also be informed in time when there is a problem, and if necessary, you can go to the hospital as soon as possible for more professional diagnosis and treatment.
As mentioned above, Lepu Lepod Pro 8 comes with the installation software of "Lepu Health Data Management Software" in the USB flash drive, which can be installed directly after plugging in the computer. Let's take a look at the software:
The main interface is still relatively simple, connect to the host, click on the import data to upload the previous continuous monitoring data to the PC side (different from the short-range monitoring data on the APP side above). If you need to obtain professional interpretation, you need to perform real-name authentication, and the whole process is relatively simple.
The waveform chart on Lepu health data management software is more complete and systematic than the APP, and it can click on indoor premature contractions, supraventricular premature contractions, supraventricular premature contractions in pairs, overall maximum heart rate and overall minimum heart rate to view separately, because the continuous monitoring time is longer (up to 24 hours), so the reference value of the data is greater.
The AI intelligent analysis report generated by the computer is in PDF format, and can be transmitted or printed for the doctor to view if necessary, and the continuously monitored ECG data is more referenced, which is more convenient for the doctor than viewing it on the APP side (for most of us, it must be more convenient to view the AI intelligent analysis report on the APP side).
If you need to get a doctor's interpretation, you need to pay 148 music coins (i.e. 148 yuan, and 98 music coins for a doctor's interpretation of a single guide device). The short-term monitoring doctor interpretation service on the app side is much cheaper, with a monthly service package of 98 coins, a quarterly service package of 198 coins, and an annual service package of 598 coins.
I once chose a single-lead ECG recorder for myself, and later I wanted to say that when I bought an ECG recorder for my father, I thought about choosing a multi-lead one with more in-depth functions. However, I have seen a lot of models that are bulky and have no sense of design like multi-lead ECG machines, and the lead wires are often dragged long, which affects the appearance. Later, when I saw Lepu Lepod Pro 8-lead long-range Holter recorder, I was a little moved by the fact that the current medical equipment can be kept functional, accurate and more intelligent at the same time, the appearance is also so good-looking, and the body is also lightweight, which is too in line with the psychology of contemporary people "everything is face control, and everything is a treasure" There are elderly people at home who need professional ECG recording functions, you can refer to the content of the article and consider the selection.