Yesterday I posted here to say that I had had lots of ectopics shortly after drinking some beer. I sent a Kardia reading off for analysis; this was taken several hours later and followed what I experienced as ectopics followed by a very slow heartbeat for about 15 seconds. The report has now come back. It doesn’t indicate AF and doesn’t sound too bad, but I would appreciate some help interpreting some of the comments:
RATE: NORMAL
NEEDS REVIEW
Significant ECG abnormality observed. Forward this report to your physician for his/her advice unless the abnormality is already known and been assessed/treated.
The 'normal' resting heart rate sits in a range of 60 - 99 beats per minute. Your heart rate is within normal limits.
NORMAL SINUS RHYTHM
Your heart is beating normally and is in Sinus rhythm with a rate of between 60 and 99 beats per minute.
MULTIPLE VENTRICULAR ECTOPICS
We have observed ventricular ectopics (VEs). These are extra beats originating in the bottom part of the heart. This is extremely common and can be a normal finding in healthy people.
VENTRICULAR BIGEMINY
You have Bigeminy which refers to an alternating extra beats then a normal beat. This may be normal but if you have symptoms of any sort that concern you you should consult a medical professional.
SINGLE MORPHOLOGY (SAME SHAPE)
Your Ventricular Ectopics come from a single site in the lower part of the heart.
NO ATRIAL ECTOPICS OBSERVED
A atrial ectopic (AE) is an extra beat originating in the top part of the heart. You have none which is completely normal.
NORMAL QRS PATTERN
The QRS morphology indicates how the bottom part of the heart (ventricles) contract. You are within normal limits
In particular, could anyone elaborate on the bigeminy. Also, what is, or might be, the significance of the ventricular ectopics. I would have thought with PAF, they would have come from the atrial area.