Holter update

[wilsond]

Morning Campers!

Well had it put on yesterday.First thing the young man (yes ladies,feel my pain!) was 'do you know the implications of having a 7 day monitor done?' I said ,yes I understand it is not to get wet,HOWEVER.....I was on the AF Association forum over the weekend,and was given varying experiences of this. Which type am I having and are the leads detachable for brief showers,and can I have some spare stickers in case they come off.I shall record the time on my diary that I expect you are giving me?

He reeled a bit and then smiled and said' Ok ,not often I do this but you are obviuosly geared up for this....' then proceeded to show me the box,and what to do if it resets itself during time off..basically keep pressing button green...where the wires go and the colour combo...quite right Bobd..gave me 3 sets of stickers and a diary and his number in case I get into a mess.

Its a 3 lead traditional style big box on a cord,with a big wooden bobble on it to adjust,just designed to keep you awake!!haha..

One monitor placed just under the throat,a good look in this heat!if only it was winter I coukd wear a polo neck! I have stuffed the box into my bra as it was irritatingly heavy hanging round my neck. I look suspicious!y like a suicide bomber and debating outfits for Monday as Im reading a poem at brother in laws funeral.Scarves I think.

So far so good,I dont need to press buttons if anything happens.

I did have a short run at 1 am,was startled out of sleep by a 3 ring cat fight outside our bedroon window but wrote down why.

So anyone having holter at University Hospital Coventry and Walsgrave,hope my experience helps.

Thanks to the support on this forum i shall have a much more comfortable and fragrant week! Thank you all,knowledge is power!!!!

[Hidden]

Nice to know you haven’t lost your sense of humour....Happy Holtering...😉

[wilsond in reply to Hidden]

You have to laugh ...or cry ?!!!lol!

[wilsond]

Thank you,yes indeed you right x

[BobD Volunteer]

Love the idea of you as a suicide bomber. Just don't take you scarf off in Tescos! So glad your were well prepared. I was told by a doctor about twenty yeasr ago that one must alwasy educate oneself about any long term conditions so that you can engage with your medical team. That way you are partners in your treatment rather than just a customer.

[Hidden in reply to BobD]

I wish! Discussing my AF with my Dr on Monday he said”I don’t know what to do”! I’ll refer you to hospital !told him they had just signed me off back to him- and so it goes on!! xx

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Now you know what a shuttlecock feels like.

[wilsond in reply to BobD]

Lol! Yes might cause a bit of a a stir! Thanks Bob

[Joybel]

I've had a Medtronic Reveal Linq Recorder implanted in my chest. It monitors if I my heart goes out of whack ( long pauses etc) 24/7 and I also have a device alongside my bed that monitors me at night. Information goes back to the hospital. After years of having to wear holters it takes away the stress. Something to consider for the future.

[wilsond in reply to Joybel]

Thank you Joybel xx

[Gowers in reply to Joybel]

I have the same device. It's brilliant in that it can stay in place for up to 3 years & gives accurate rdcording 24x7. When I meet with my cardiologist he has accurate readings to go on. I'm suprised its not used more - maybe costs?

[Hidden in reply to Gowers]

I have one, too, but the battery’s dead. It was fun while it lasted!😂

On Monday I’ll get a Zio Patch monitor to wear for a couple of weeks, so looks like I’ll have tried out the whole range. Did a Holter early on.

[Gowers in reply to Hidden]

Not heard of Zio patch will have to google it! How long did the battery last in the Reveal device?

[Hidden in reply to Gowers]

3 years

[Hidden in reply to Gowers]

At the time, the Linq was OK to wear since the cardio office wanted data on total AF load, etc. but I much prefer my Kardia.

With the Linq, I had no way to access the data myself, whereas the Kardia has helped me really tune in to my heart.

But the Linq definitely was an improvement over the Holter and is operating 24/7, which is especially helpful for those new to dealing with AF.