Long-term ECG – convenient heart monitoring at home
The Philips ePatch is an advanced long-term ECG that records the heart's electrical activity around the clock for up to 7 days. The thin, discreet sensor is attached directly to the chest – completely without cables – and makes it possible to identify temporary heart rhythm disturbances that are otherwise difficult to capture with single ECG measurements.
You will receive the ePatch at home together with clear instructions. When the registration is complete, return the sensor in the prepaid packaging. Our licensed cardiologist then analyzes all ECG data and compiles a medically reviewed report with findings, assessments, and recommendations for any further investigation or treatment.
Specialist assessment by Associate Professor Anders Englund, MD, PhD
The ECG analysis is performed by Associate Professor Anders Englund, MD, PhD, a specialist in cardiology, arrhythmia specialist, and electrophysiologist with extensive clinical experience. His expertise in heart rhythm disorders ensures an in-depth and nuanced interpretation of your ECG data.
The analysis is combined with any symptoms and medical history to give you insight into your heart's function. You will receive a medical report that clearly explains whether there are any abnormalities, what they mean, and whether any follow-up, further investigation, or treatment is recommended.
Who is long-term ECG with ePatch suitable for?
Long-term ECG is a diagnostic tool for those who experience temporary or diffuse cardiac symptoms that do not always appear during short ECG examinations at a doctor. Since some rhythm disorders, such as atrial fibrillation or extra beats, can occur sporadically or only during sleep and stress, longer-term monitoring is often required to detect them.
Long-term recording with ePatch is particularly useful when regular examinations have not yielded answers, but symptoms persist. It can also be used in the follow-up of already diagnosed heart diseases, when evaluating treatment with heart medications, or to ensure that the heart rhythm is stable after surgery or cardioversion.
By wearing ePatch in your everyday life – at home, at work or during exercise – the doctor can get a more realistic picture of the heart's function over time. The ECG examination is relevant for those who experience any of the following symptoms:
- Heart palpitations or extra beats.
- Irregular heart rhythm.
- Dizziness, fainting or shortness of breath.
- Atrial fibrillation (even temporary).
- Symptoms suspected of being due to heart rhythm disorders.
- Monitoring after starting heart medication.
- Unexplained fatigue or decreased performance.
What can a long-term ECG provide answers to?
- Irregular heart rhythm such as atrial fibrillation or extra beats
- Periods of fast or slow pulse
- Heart palpitations (tachycardia) or sudden cardiac arrest (pauses in the rhythm)
- Cause of symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness or fainting
- Heart rhythm changes linked to stress, sleep or physical activity
- Rhythm disorders that are not caught during a regular ECG at a doctor
- Need for further investigation or treatment of heart rhythm disorders
This is how long-term ECG works with Philips ePatch – step by step:
- You order the test – we send the ePatch to your home.
- You attach the sensor to your chest according to the instructions provided.
- Registration is recommended for 5 days while you live your life as usual.
- You return the ePatch in the included packaging by post.
- The ECG is analyzed by Associate Professor Anders Englund who will provide you with a written report with personalized recommendations.
What is included in the long-term ECG examination?
- A detailed account of the heart's rhythm and any deviations.
- Interpretation in relation to symptoms and any medical history.
- Medical assessment of risk factors.
- Recommendations for continued follow-up or treatment.
Why choose ePatch long-term ECG?
- Records the heart's rhythm for up to 7 days.
- Discreet and comfortable sensor without cables.
- Home delivery (or nearest delivery point) and postal return – no clinic visit required.
- Interpretation by experienced cardiologist and arrhythmia specialist.
- Medically verified report with concrete advice.
