The pocket-sized system detects 35 cardiac determinations, including heart attacks, using a reduced leadset for timely, accurate diagnosis of heart diseases
AliveCor, the global leader in AI-powered cardiology, has launched its groundbreaking Kardia 12L electrocardiogram (ECG) system in India. Exclusively designed for use by healthcare professionals, Kardia 12L is the world’s first AI-powered, handheld 12-lead ECG system with a unique single-cable design that can detect life-threatening cardiac conditions, including heart attack, with a reduced leadset.
Kardia 12L, which has received Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) approval for use in India, detects 35 cardiac determinations (14 arrhythmias and 21 morphologies). This includes serious conditions like acute myocardial infarction (MI) and the most common types of cardiac ischemia.
“Kardia 12L enables physicians to rapidly detect heart diseases across a wide range of healthcare settings, making this critical medical device more accessible than ever before,” said Priya Abani, CEO, AliveCor. “More importantly, the launch of the Kardia 12L ECG system in India marks a big win for physicians and patients in the country, at a time when the healthcare system has never been more constrained, or more in need of the access and efficiency this type of solution provides.”
“AliveCor’s Kardia 12L ECG System was born from our vision to leverage AI and revolutionize traditional ECG screening,” said Dr David E. Albert, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, AliveCor. “We have compelling clinical evidence that our AI, paired with our device’s reduced leadset, delivers results on par with the gold-standard ECG that are typically only available in hospital settings, democratizing access to potentially life-saving heart data.”
“The launch of Kardia 12L marks a new era in cardiac diagnostics. In a country facing a rising burden of heart disease, this innovation reflects the future of healthcare—one that is portable, powerful, and built to empower clinicians at the point of care,” said Anuj Seth, Managing Director, AliveCor India “This groundbreaking achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to providing medical-grade cardiac diagnostic capabilities to every patient in need, improving access to medical-grade care.”
Kardia 12L is battery-operated, weighs just 135 grams, and can fit in a physician’s lab coat pocket, making it significantly smaller, more portable, and more convenient than conventional 12-lead ECG machines. Its streamlined leadset also makes it less invasive for patients, who do not need to fully disrobe during a reading. The device requires minimal self-guided training and is simpler to use than standard 12-lead ECG machines.
