Actiheart 5
For ECG, Heart Rate, HRV and Energy Expenditure
The Actiheart 5 is a wearable, combined single-lead ECG and activity recorder with multiple data endpoints providing a comprehensive personal monitoring device. The latest generation Actiheart benefits from more than 15 years of research, development and customer feedback to provide a class leading, feature-rich and flexible platform for research in multiple application areas.
The Actiheart 5 provides full waveform, raw data recording of ECG at up to 1024Hz and tri-axial accelerometry at up to 100Hz. The powerful battery allows long-term recording for up to 14 days in IBI Mode which includes full-waveform acceleration data. The Actiheart 5 replaces both the previous generation Actiheart 4 and the Actiwave Cardio.
The Actiheart uses unique, validated Windows software algorithms based upon a branched model to accurately determine energy expenditure in free-living. The Actiheart has become a benchmark for behavioural research and has been cited in more than 700 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Our Research Library provides a comprehensive list publications that may be filtered by area of interest.
NEW!
Researchers using Actiheart 5 can now benefit from full ECG analysis using the cloud AI solution from Cardiomatics.
Simply upload the raw ECG data from Actiheart 5 via the intuitive Cardiomatics Dashboard for an automated, accurate interpretation with reports within a few hours.
Key Features
Full Waveform Recording in All Modes
Tri-Axial Acelerometer
Up to 1024Hz ECG Sample Rate
Up to 100Hz ACC Sample Rate
Raw Data Output – Open Data Format
1Gbit Memory
Record up to 14 days (IBI)
Record 1 week full ECG+ACC
Compact Size: 39.7 x 30.2 x 9.25mm
Plug-in Replacement Lead
Direct USB (Bluetooth 5 LE Option)
Wearing the Actiheart
The Actiheart is worn on the chest typically with standard, self-adhesive ECG electrodes or optionally with an elasticated strap. Skin preparation and correct attachment are important factors in overall recording quality.
Click or tap here for our ‘Wearing the Actiheart‘ page which has more advice and details of skin preparation and device mounting.
Energy Expenditure
The Actiheart was originally developed to meet the needs of large scale epidemiological studies where accurate Energy Expenditure in free living was a requirement. Accelerometers alone can provide an indication of MVPA but are limited by deviations in body mounting location and by the type of exercise undertaken by the subject. A classic example of this limitation is during cycling where an accelerometer attached to the wrist or abdomen would severely underestimate energy expenditure because of limited physical movement.
The Actiheart was the first device of its kind to combine Accelerometry with Heart Rate in a single, lightweight, wearable device. The Actiheart software uses a branched model to determine energy expenditure based upon both Accelerometry and Heart Rate for superior accuracy in free-living.
The Actiheart has become a reference device for researchers with hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and multiple validation studies in diverse cohorts.
Click or tap here for our ‘Actiheart Energy Expenditure‘ page which provides more details of the branched model and advanced software tools for PAEE in free-living.
Heart Rate Variability
It may be commonly assumed that a subject with a heart rate of 60BPM will have a stable heart rhythm equally spread at 1 beat every 1 second. In reality, a physical phenomenen known as Heart Rate Variability (HRV) means that the period between individual beats will vary over time.
HRV provides a very detailed insight into the response of the body’s Autonomic Nervous System to stress and recovery.
By measuring the period between heart beats (know as the Inter Beat Interval or IBI) over long periods, the Actiheart is able to provide researchers with valuable, accurate data for the analysis of HRV.
The Actiheart can record ECG derived IBI for up to 14 days at 1mS resolution and the Actiheart software provides access to the raw data in addition to a range of in built HRV analysis and reporting tools.
Click or tap here for our ‘Heart Rate Variability‘ page which provides more details of the Actiheart HRV capabilities.
Actiheart Software
The Actiheart software package provides a comprehensive solution allowing device set-up, download, data management and analysis functions.
The software is intuitively partitioned into application areas for Energy Expenditure, ECG, HRV, Activity and Sleep Analysis.
The software has flexible in-built reporting functions and the raw data and all analysis results may be exported.
Click or tap here for our ‘Actiheart Software‘ which page provides full details of the Actiheart Software capabilities.
Note: The Actiheart 5 software is not currently macOS compatible.
Research Library
With more than 700 peer-reviewed publications, the Actiheart has become a reference for scientific research and Epidemiological studies. Our research library provides search and filter tools to rapidly locate your area of interest.
Technical Specifications
Actiheart 5 Specifications | ||
Size (mm) | 39.7 x 30.3 x 9.25 ex. cable | |
Weight | 10.5 grams ex. cable | |
Accelerometer | Tri-axial, +/- 8g | |
ECG | 10mV p-p, 0.05-55Hz | |
Resolution | 10 bits (ECG and ACC) | |
Recording Time | Up to 14 days (IBI) | |
Memory | 1 Gbits non-volatile | |
Waterproof | IPX7 (suitable for fresh water swimming) | |
Comms | Direct – Micro USB | |
Wireless | Bluetooth LE5 (option) |
Recording Lengths
The ECG and Accelerometer (ACC) sampling may be set as follows:
Setting ECG : ACC |
Recording Length |
IBI : 25Hz | 14 days |
IBI : 50Hz | 8 days |
128Hz : 25Hz | 6d, 2h |
128Hz : 50Hz | 4d, 11h |
256Hz: 25Hz | 3d, 18h |
256Hz : 50Hz | 3d, 1h |
256Hz : 100Hz | 2d, 5h |
512Hz, 50Hz | 1d, 21h |
512Hz : 100Hz | 1d, 12h |
1024Hz : 100Hz | 0d, 22h |
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