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Hi everyone why does my ecg come up unreadable feel like I may go into AF should I be worried tested it on wife and kids and it says normal

Many thanks.

Rob

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BobDVolunteer

I always had trouble with mine and think maybe fingers are too dry. Try moisten them and see if it still does it.

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Robert185

It is working now have gone into AF like I thought so it is picking up that reading. Really feed up it is under a week I was in AF for 44 hours getting so much closer the episodes and lasting double the amount of time. Ablation booked in 9th October just worried I will stay in AF now and then success rate is much lower if permanently in AF.

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BobDVolunteer in reply to Robert185

Don't worry about being in AF before the procedure Robert. It isn't permanent until it can not be cardioverted. Plenty of time yet although I'm sure you know that AF is almost always progressive. Your ablation is none too soon! Be positive as it does make a huge difference to outcomes.

Bob

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Robert185 in reply to BobD

Hi Bob,

It has gone back to NR now which is good as so much shorter than normal I have a cold and cough so manybe cough put it back. You never know wishful thinking. Thank you so much for your advice it really helps.

Rob.

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rosyG

What is your pulse rate? I think it doesn't give a result if rate is below 60bpm which may be why you are not getting result??

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Robert185 in reply to rosyG

Hi my pulse was 40 before I went into AF, always seems to be low

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heather110

My resting heartbeat is 56 and records fine. Heather

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rosyG

Mine won't record if under 60 but has recorded others when in AF and mine when over 60 or in AF

Good luck with your ablation Robert, take care

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mrtee

Mine always returns an unclassified result if my heart rate is below 50.

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