Understanding the CORE 500™ screen

The screen shows different data depending on whether the CORE 500™ is in resting state (on but not actively being used) or active state (placed on patient).

Resting state

CORE_500_resting_state.jpg

Number

Description

1

Current audio filter:

  • Wide: all use cases, includes ECG, AI analysis, and auto record.

    CORE_500_Wide.png
  • Cardiac: heart sounds, includes ECG, AI analysis, and auto record.

    CORE_500.jpg
  • Pulmonary: lung sounds, doesn't include ECG, AI analysis, or auto record.

    CORE_500_Pulmonary.png

Each filter has been optimized for the unique frequency of these sounds. See CORE 500™ audio filters.

2

Top button:

3

Battery level. See CORE 500™ battery and charging.

4

Bluetooth connection status.

5

Volume up button. See Volume and audio.

6

Volume down button. See Volume and audio.

7

Real-time heart rate in beats per minute. If the rate ‌can’t be detected, two dashes appear instead.

The CORE 500™ calculates heart rate from heart sound data, or PCG.

8

Leads indicator (used for ECG). This only shows for cardiac and wide audio filters.

Important

ECG readings require contact with skin.

  • If the electrodes don’t make contact with skin, the lead indicator is gray.

    CORE_500_Leads_Gray.jpg
  • When they do make contact with skin, the lead indicator turns green and includes a check mark.

    CORE_500_Leads_Blue.jpg

Active state

CORE_500_active_state.jpg

Number

Description

9

Current audio filter.

10

Recording in progress when these bars light up around the screen. See Take a recording with the CORE 500™.

11

ECG waveform (shown in cardiac and wide filter). The device must make contact with skin to get an ECG signal.

Note

On the device, you’ll see the single ECG strip. We recommend using the Eko App to read and interpret the full 3-lead ECG.

12

Real-time heart rate in beats per minute. If the rate ‌can’t be detected, two dashes appear instead.

The CORE 500™ calculates heart rate from heart sound data, or PCG.

13

1-second intervals.

14

0.2-second intervals.

 

LBL:

0002035 Rev.1.0

Date of Issue:

June 26, 2023

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