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Afib - How to control the HRV

Posted by pal @palni, Apr 4 9:24am

I am on Atrial flutter for 2+ months. Echo shows Atrial enlargement due to the flutter.

Been on Beta blocker and Blood thinner from Day 1 since I had Flutter. Last week, I tried to do a cardioversion @ Mayo and they find out a Tiny clot and aborted the procedure. The cardiologist recommended changing the Blood thinner to Warfrin so that the Clot could break up. Yet to get the prescription for that. Still on the old blood thinner dabigatran.

After last week's post on Heart Calm supplement, I have started taking it as well.. So far no major changes. Keeping my fingers crossed.

With the medicines my HR is very much under control < 65 during day time and < 90 during cardio workouts. But...Apple watch shows my HRV is always more than 180. Particularly during sleep and afternoon time. Any input on how to tackle this?

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ruby2020 | @ruby2020 | Apr 5 9:52am

I'm just throwing this out there for what it's worth. Totally only my opinion- which isn't worth much.
I have read many different experiences with Apple watches and those types of things. What I hear is that the constant monitoring and input of information causes more stress and questioning. If Cardiac issues are that serious, having a good Cardiologist is a must. If continuous monitoring is needed, there are medical devices for that.
When my young adult son became ill with serious heart issues. We thought about an Apple Watch or something like that- but looking back. I think that it would have caused more stress to be constantly checking it and wondering about it.

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pal | @palni | Apr 5 10:02am
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@ruby2020

I'm just throwing this out there for what it's worth. Totally only my opinion- which isn't worth much.
I have read many different experiences with Apple watches and those types of things. What I hear is that the constant monitoring and input of information causes more stress and questioning. If Cardiac issues are that serious, having a good Cardiologist is a must. If continuous monitoring is needed, there are medical devices for that.
When my young adult son became ill with serious heart issues. We thought about an Apple Watch or something like that- but looking back. I think that it would have caused more stress to be constantly checking it and wondering about it.

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Yes..I totally with you on this. It is creating more stress than helpful

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ruby2020 | @ruby2020 | Apr 5 10:15am

And stress, in and of itself- probably creates a viscous cycle with Cardiac issues.

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