Hi all, what are the benefits or having an alivecor for readings. I have a diagnosis of PAF and it is very clear when it starts and stops. Other rumbles come and go, short racey bits and at other times the feeling like a fish is swimming up my throat and may pop out of my mouth but they don't last long. What do you use alivecor for, what am I not getting about this device?
Thanks
Michelle
Michelle, many people have them and swear by them. I have one and seldom if ever use it. I know , like you, if I am in AF or not and feel that constantly checking is counter productive and just causes stress.
If one is still trying to get a proper diagnosis of AF or another arrhythmia then they are a great idea and can be very useful by producing proof when regular hospital tests may have failed. In your case I do not think you are missing anything.
Purely personal opinion of course.
Absolutely great for recording an episode so that you can take it to GP, cardiologist or EP.
Peter
high blood pressure
76 years old with A F
apixaban and hematuria 
shortness of breath
