Here's How People Are Detecting Heart Changes Before They Escalate (PPG - The Simple Phone Feature Medical Experts Recommend)

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Last update: 2 Nov﹒

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It started as a typical Tuesday morning.

As a 43-year-old marketing executive and a mother of two, I was used to juggling conference calls, school runs, and deadline pressures.

The slight discomfort in my left arm? I blamed it on too many hours at the laptop.

The occasional shortness of breath? Clearly just stress from my upcoming presentation.
I couldn't have been more wrong.

"You're lucky you caught this early," my cardiologist said two weeks later. "Most people, especially women, miss these warning signs completely."

What saved me wasn't luck. It was something I already had in my pocket – my smartphone. And an app that turned it into a potentially life-saving medical device.

Can Phone's Camera Measure Your Heart Rate?

According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all heart attacks are "silent" – meaning they happen without people even realizing it.

Even more shocking? 92% of people think their heart is healthy, but cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide.

I learned these statistics the hard way.

That Tuesday morning, while browsing health news during my coffee break, I came across an article about a new technology called Photoplethysmography (PPG).

It explained how your phone's camera could actually measure your heart rate and determine irregular rhythms – something I found hard to believe.

"It's just a phone camera," I thought. "Can this be true?"

The Discovery That Changed Everything

Intrigued and very skeptical, I downloaded Cardi Mate, the one heart health app that uses this PPG technology.

The setup was surprisingly simple: just my phone, nothing else needed. No expensive equipment, no wearables, no complicated medical devices.

I placed my phone on my wrist with a camera lens as instructed, and within minutes, I was looking at all of this data.

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The app was analyzing and determining my heart rate variability (HRV), stress levels, and checking for any irregularities in my heart rhythm.

What I saw stopped me in my tracks.

The symptoms I was having…

Mild arm discomfort
Occasional shortness of breath
Unusual fatigue
Slight jaw pain – which I'd attributed to teeth-grinding

I never realized until that PPG scan that I was at risk of experiencing heart problems.

Can This Technology Be Trusted?

A heart specialist explains why this technology is revolutionary:

"PPG technology, which is what Cardi Mate uses, is actually quite sophisticated.
It measures subtle changes in blood flow through your skin using your phone's camera and flash.
We've been using similar technology in hospitals for years, but now it's accessible to everyone through their smartphones."

What makes Cardi Mate different for me isn't just its ability to take some measurements – it's how it brings everything together.

The app syncs with Apple Health, keeps the track of your blood pressure and oxygen levels, and even estimates your "heart age."

For me, the real value came from its ability to spot patterns.

Those occasional symptoms I'd been dismissing? The app helped me see they weren't as random as I thought.

It was like having a vigilant health assistant in my pocket, one that never got tired or distracted.
So when I showed my logs from the app to my doctor, her response was immediate: "These patterns are concerning. We need to run some tests."

Further examinations revealed early signs of cardiovascular issues that, left unchecked, could have led to a serious heart attack.

"If you'd waited even a few more weeks," my doctor told me, "we might be having a very different conversation."

The Best Treatment is Prevention, And the Best Prevention is Awareness

Today, three months later, I'm on a management plan that includes lifestyle changes and my Cardi Mate app has become an essential part of my daily routine, helping me:

Monitor my heart rate and rhythm
Track my stress levels
Log my blood pressure
Share information with my healthcare team
Relax and destress

And here's what still amazes me…

All of this information – information that potentially saved my life – was accessible through something I already carried with me every day.

My smartphone wasn't just for emails, photos, and social media anymore; it had become a powerful tool for protecting my health.

You might be wondering about your own heart health right now. Statistics suggest you probably are.

The good news is, you don't need expensive equipment or complicated procedures to start understanding your heart better.

Know Your Risk in 2 Minutes

Before I ever used the app's features, I took their free heart assessment quiz. Those two minutes of answering simple questions showed me what I should have seen months ago.

That free quiz was what opened my eyes to potential risks I never knew I had.

Since it’s temporarily available to everyone at no cost, I urge everyone to spend 2 minutes on it.

Here's what you'll discover from Cardi Mate’s free assessment:

Your real heart age compared to your biological age
Hidden risk factors you might be ignoring
Early warning signs that most people miss
Personalized recommendations based on your lifestyle
Whether you're in the danger zone for silent heart problems

Now It's Time to Know Your Own Heart's Story

Take the free 2-minute assessment that started my journey. You might discover something that could save your life – just like I did.

Don't wait for symptoms to become obvious. Don't become another statistic.

Remember: 92% of people think their heart is healthy. I was one of them. What will your assessment reveal?

DISCLAIMER:
Cardi Mate is not a diagnostic tool and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. The app is designed for general heart health monitoring only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions about your medical condition.
If you think you may have a medical emergency or are experiencing potential heart attack symptoms, immediately call your doctor or emergency services. Never rely on an app to evaluate potential heart attack symptoms or delay seeking medical attention because of something you have read in this article or observed through the app.
The PPG technology used in Cardi Mate is intended for general wellness tracking only. Blood pressure and other measurements mentioned should be verified with FDA-approved medical devices. Heart rate measurements through phone cameras may have accuracy limitations compared to medical-grade equipment.
This testimonial may represent a combination of user experiences and illustrative examples. While based on real capabilities of heart health monitoring, specific situations and personal details may have been adapted or modified to better demonstrate potential app usage scenarios.
Any references to heart attack warning signs, prevention, or health monitoring represent general information and should not be considered medical advice. Statements regarding heart health monitoring capabilities have not been evaluated by the FDA. Individual results may vary.

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Comments (3)

Sarah M

01 December, 2024 at 12:34 PM

Listen, Im not usually one to write comments but this literally changed everything for me!! Was having these weird heart flutters for months, kept telling myself its just stress from work (single mom, 2 jobs, you know how it is). Started using this app after my sister wouldn't stop bugging me about it... turns out my "stress" was actually irregular heart rhythm?! Showed the readings to my doctor last week and now Im finally getting proper treatment. The fact that my phone could catch this still blows my mind...

Michael Kemper

11 November, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Got this app 3 months ago mainly for stress tracking because my work is pretty intense. What really impressed me was how it syncs with my Apple Health - gives a much clearer picture than anything else I've tried. Wife says I'm obsessed but hey, better safe than sorry right?

Linda Walsh

2 November, 2024 at 3:01 AM

Had my HA last year, been paranoid ever since. My cardiologist actually recommended checking out cardi mate (among other things ofc). Been using it for 6 months now & gotta say it helps with the anxiety and the recommendations on the app are worth following, they do help me to relax.