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I just had ablation for atrial flutter 2 days ago. Seems to be working fine; I have occasional palpitations and low heart rate occasionally but the medics tell me that's normal while things settle down. They also recommended that I get a smart watch to monitor heart function and perform ECG if needed. I'm looking at the Galaxy Watch 8 since I use a Samsung phone. Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks.
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I don’t have any experience with Galaxy but I have an Apple Watch that I can do the same things with. It’s been nice being able to take a quick “test” from my watch to get an idea of what is going on. It’s been extremely helpful to have the info no matter which platform (Apple or Samsung etc) you’re on.
I’ve even sent the info that my watch has gathered to my doctor and from there she decides if I need any further tests. It’s been helpful for guidance.
I had my ablation a week ago.
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@capnhal I use a Galaxy 4 watch that is now four years old and was updated by Samsung to record ECG and blood pressure. It works well. You must recalibrate your BP function every 28 days with a proper cuff. I also have the Galaxy 6 which came with those capabilities. Both watches can also measure SPO2 during sleep, and monitor the quality and duration of your sleep. The recent Galaxy 8 can even take skin measurements to assess the oxidants/free radicals in your skin and coach you about taking better nutrition. !!
However, there's a caveat. The ones I'm familiar with cannot take concurrent/running ECG to warn you of AF. Perhaps the Galaxy 8 can. So, with the earlier models you must take an ECG manually whenever you happen to want to or think to.