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Medical devices to monitor heart rhythm (i.e., Alivecor, KardiaMobile)
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At the time of my first Afib recognized event, I was totally ignorant of Afib and anything associated with the condition. I was wearing a Fitbit for training. I had a feeling of tightness in my chest and looked at my HR on the Fitbit. It was pegged at 170 after a casual restaurant dinner. 45 minutes later, it was still at 170. As I understand the. Condition, your HR is what you need to be concerned with. My Afib was brought to my attention by the least expensive Fitbit. Whether it is an Apple Watch, Kardia mobile, FitbiT - monitor your HR - early and often.
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Let’s hear it for these “smart” devices. (Although I’ve become very wary about the accuracy of the KardiaMobile.) And certainly a high HR needs immediate attention! I often wonder about the asymptomatic Afibs though. These are the ones in which the HR is controlled by calcium channel blockers and Eliquis and never have high heart rates. Do they cause restructuring of the heart as well, if they become persistent ? Patrick
My Fibit watch alerted me of irregular heart beat. Anytime I walked fast (of which I really walk fast and I have never had any issues) for some days in Dec, it indicated irregular heart beat. I went to urgent care just to be sent to ER immediately. The results were COVID-19. My heart condition and any other organ were all normal. This watch really saved my life. I never ignore its readings or alerts.
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Don’t monitor too often then only when you feel off. I found I was too focused and it was putting me in a state of anxiety!
Did have alcohol at that nice restaurant? I had to really cut back as I would wake up in the middle of the night with a high rate.