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@gloaming I agree with you on the importance of linking symptoms with activity or other context. With both the Holter and Zio patch monitors I had to keep a log of what I was doing when I had symptoms. from the Zio website:

"2. Note any
heart symptoms
If you feel anything that you think might be unusual, press the top of the Zio patch. Then briefly describe it in the provided symptom log booklet or on the MyZio mobile app."

The actual report for Zio is quite thorough, assesses whether reports of symptoms match what is reported by the ECG. and provides details on when arrythmias occurred. https://www.irhythmtech.com/providers/zio-service/reporting (only the cover page of the sample report is accessible to us lay folks)

I always bring a list of triggers, whether long recognized or newly discovered, to MD's. My reports of symptoms always matches what is going on in my heart which gives me credibility I guess!

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gloaming | @gloaming | Nov 30 1:11pm

Thanks, that closes the loop for me. I have no experience except with the Holters, an aged and clunky tech if you ask me. They require one to keep a notebook on them with a pen or pencil and to record major events, such as going for a hike, or climbing stairs while carrying something, or even when eating. I would expect some, maybe many, to report entering AF shortly after imbibing alcohol of any quantity more than, say, a full ounce, or having a good-sized coffee that often seems to bring on the AF.

Thanks for the information.

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