Heart Monitors

[linc2u]

Does anyone out there believe heart monitors are a good thing, please? I am tempted to find one which indicates if or when my AF returns. Are there any reliable ones which are not expensive?

Many thanks.

Kind regards.

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As most of us become more familiar with the changes in the way our heart performs to some extent, the need for a monitor may reduce because we go for the pulse and can determine what’s going on. Where they are particularly helpful is for detecting and recording episodes of Paroxysmal AF which can be forwarded to your EP, Cardiologist and/or Arrhythmia Nurse. Kardia tends to be the most popular and later versions can detect different types of arrhythmias. I have an earlier version and it has been very helpful on appointments with doctors and I think they now cost around £100. I’m sure others will share their experiences......

[Gvvgvjtf]

Would recommend kardia, I had it since leaving hospital, and it was a god send for confidence (allowing me to check myself) and also for being ae to record symptoms when I had them. I was on holiday when I ran into a week of continuous af, and I was able to send my ecg's back to my cardiologist who got me medication prescribed through a local doctor. It is especially handy as it can sit on the back of a mobile, allowing you to carry it around.

[Dee1982 in reply to Gvvgvjtf]

I love it l use it when l need to it has been a life saver for me it detected AFib l was shocked because l was to young to have this condition

[Morzine]

I go with what flap jack says.......I use my pulse now. But I do have a cheap thing folk use for excersuse it’s pretty accurate........I did buy a Kardia....used it a fair bit to start with then not.....it’s in the drawer now........think you get more and more relaxed with your body and the hearts behavior and pulse seems easier.....

[dani777]

Hi. I purchased the Kardia Alive Cor ECG single lead monitor that attaches to the back of your phone, but I found that it didn't work properly. It would start to do ECGs on its own, or if I did do one, I'd only get "unclassified" rather than anything specific and I wasn't going to pay extra for someone to determine exactly what it was (with these monitors you do pay extra for more specific information unless you get your own cardiologist to look at it). I'd also get "normal" readings whilst having really bad episodes and while the waves on the ECG looked abnormal. But other people have said it's great and it works for them.

[Maisiemay13 in reply to dani777]

I have the same issues had appointment last night with cardiologist who when looked at my kardia readings said the were awful so now have a 2 week monitor on !

[julesp]

My cardiologist suggested the Snap ECG monitor or the Kardia. Snap is £80 off amazon

[BernardS]

Good Day. I use a WatchBPHomeS blood pressure measurement device for early detection of atrial fibrillation and hypertension which can be used as and when you wish. Have a look at watchbp.co.uk/index.php?id=... and see for yourself. Hope you find something suitable. Good luck and best wishes

[Dodie117]

Kardia. My EP was very pleased to have verified information about how my heart was behaving between appointments and I too found it useful. I rarely use it now.

[linc2u]

Thankyou so much for your replies.

Always a good place to come for advice !!😀