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Innovative application of six-lead KardiaMobile device in children under three years of age

Jakub Zabłocki1, Magdalena Warych1, Julia Krawczyk1

  • 1Student Scientific Association at the Department of Pediatric Cardiology and General Pediatrics, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.

Journal of Electrocardiology
|January 9, 2026
PubMed

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The six-lead AliveCor KardiaMobile (6LACKM) shows promise for pediatric electrocardiographic monitoring in children under three. Modified techniques enable high-quality ECG tracings, suggesting its potential clinical utility.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Medical Devices
  • Diagnostic Electrocardiography

Background:

  • The six-lead AliveCor KardiaMobile (6LACKM) is a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) device.
  • Its use and efficacy in infants and toddlers (under three years) are not well-established.
  • Standard 12-lead ECGs can be challenging to obtain in this age group.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of using modified 6LACKM ECG acquisition techniques in children under three years of age.
  • To compare the diagnostic quality of 6LACKM ECGs with standard 12-lead ECGs in this population.
  • To explore the potential utility of 6LACKM for early pediatric electrocardiographic monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving modified 6LACKM ECG acquisition.
  • Techniques included hand-assisted chest lead placement and adapted adhesive electrodes.
  • Evaluated in various patient states and positions.
  • Comparison with standard 12-lead ECG.

Main Results:

  • Preliminary experience indicates that high-quality ECG tracings can be achieved using the modified 6LACKM techniques.
  • The proposed approaches appear feasible for this pediatric population.
  • Diagnostic quality is comparable to standard 12-lead ECG.

Conclusions:

  • Modified 6LACKM ECG acquisition techniques are feasible and yield high-quality tracings in children under three.
  • The 6LACKM device shows potential for early pediatric electrocardiographic monitoring in this age group.
  • Further studies are warranted to confirm these preliminary findings.

Keywords:
Arrhythmia in childrenECGEvent recorderKardiaMobilePortable electrocardiography

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