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Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Posted by Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator @kanaazpereira, Feb 14, 2018

Welcome to the Heart Rhythm Conditions group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
Did you know that the average heart beats 100,000 times a day? Millions of people live with heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) which occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats don't work properly. Let's connect with each other; we can share stories and learn about coping with the challenges, and living well with abnormal heart rhythms. I invite you to follow the group. Simply click the +FOLLOW icon on the group landing page.

I'm Kanaaz (@kanaazpereira), and I'm the moderator of this group. When you post to this group, chances are you'll also be greeted by volunteer patient Mentors and fellow members. Learn more about Moderators and Mentors on Connect.

Let's chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Heart Rhythm Conditions Support Group.

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chickenfarmer | @chickenfarmer | 19 hours ago
In reply to @martinzerr "I'm a 73 yr old male on flecainide since 2021. Started with 100MG twice a day..." + (show)
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I'm a 73 yr old male on flecainide since 2021. Started with 100MG twice a day and had to go up to 150 at the end of 2022. My afib is well controlled with the flecainide, but I am interested in having an ablation and get off the flecainide. I have an appointment with my EP in a couple of months but I would like input about what smartwatch would be a good choice for health and sleep monitoring . Don't need the phone or fitness options, something accurate and not difficult to use.

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@martinzerr I’ve tried Kardia mobile, Samsung Galaxy watch and Apple Iwatch. All 3 did well recording my heart beat traces. In most cases these devices are pretty accurate at diagnosing AF and Sinus rhythm . None are good at identifying PACs and PVCs, instead erroneously labeling these 30 sec traces as AFIB even though rate is low. However the traces are stored as PDFin smart phone and can show the quality of heart rhythm which you can share with EP. The Kardia sensor is separate; I carried it in my wallet but 2 of them stopped working within a few mos. I recommend using whichever watch that syncs with your current smartphone.

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martinzerr | @martinzerr | 12 hours ago
In reply to @chickenfarmer "@martinzerr I’ve tried Kardia mobile, Samsung Galaxy watch and Apple Iwatch. All 3 did well recording..." + (show)
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@martinzerr I’ve tried Kardia mobile, Samsung Galaxy watch and Apple Iwatch. All 3 did well recording my heart beat traces. In most cases these devices are pretty accurate at diagnosing AF and Sinus rhythm . None are good at identifying PACs and PVCs, instead erroneously labeling these 30 sec traces as AFIB even though rate is low. However the traces are stored as PDFin smart phone and can show the quality of heart rhythm which you can share with EP. The Kardia sensor is separate; I carried it in my wallet but 2 of them stopped working within a few mos. I recommend using whichever watch that syncs with your current smartphone.

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