APPLE WATCH ?

[sweetiepye]

I'm considering purchasing an Apple Watch for my Afib. Is it worth the money ? I would like to know the pros and cons and any other pertinent information .. Sending forward a huge thank you. Pam

[Celtic27]

Hi sweetiepye I don't have a lot of experience of the apple watch it may be worth researching it on line either on dedicated heart condition websites or even on comparison websites I hope you can find the information you need! Also I hope you had a great Christmas and a great new year david x

[sweetiepye in reply to Celtic27]

Hi David, Thank you for responding. I will do some research, but I also like the real deal which is what we get from our friends on site. Christmas was such that I'm glad it doesn't happen everyday . Something happens to people when you tell them it's a holiday, the get all weird and have strange expectations. Not like us. Lol, Pam

[Hidden]

My husband bought me the newest apple watch last spring for my birthday/ anniversary. I wouldnt have spent the $$ but now Im glad he did. I havent had any a fib in almost 2 yr. Having the watch reassures me Im not having any a fib during my sleep that I might not be aware of. I can run a 30 sec ekg whenever I feel weird and it is nice to see “ no a fib detected” . My cardiologist has one and he is impressed with them. Another side benefit is that it has a fall detector. So if I fall, it will ask me if I fell, if I dont respond and it doesnt detect any movement, it will call my emergency contacts.

[sweetiepye in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for responding. I have the same concerns including the falling . I wasn't aware of that feature and it would really give me some peace of mind. I think I will probably get one. My Ep also recommends them and the Kardia which I have. The toys of my old age, lol. Pam

[Hidden in reply to sweetiepye]

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[Spoiler in reply to sweetiepye]

My daughter, a 12 year cardiac nurse bought me one 3 years ago so it is not the newer version. I can say I have been in ER every time I have been in ER in afib it has been on target within a few beats. I have been blown away by it. It also alerts me with rhythm 120 and above. Like I said, this is a older version, BUT absolutely love it and can check my during the night rates, look at a year, month, day, etc. so much stored information. Love it

[irene75359 in reply to Hidden]

Exactly why my husband bought me one, especially the fall feature, as he is often on travels.

[karl1524]

Hi Sweetiepye, I have used the ECG feature on the Apple Watch for the past year, and overall I am happy as it does offer reassurance and allows you to print out or email ECG reports for your doctor / cardiologist although I would say that it has misdiagnosed on some occasions i.e. I printed out 2 ECG’s recently that both stated AFib, but my cardiologist stated that there was clear P waves on both so not AFib but merely ectopic beats in flurries, that said though I am happy that I bought it you can also use the various fitness apps for walking, swimming, it is a handy tool and although it has misdiagnosed sometimes overall I am happy with it as even if it does get it wrong from time to time at least it gives you something to show your cardiologist to show him the issues that you are concerned about - hope this helps

[37Polly]

I love mine. I liked my kardia however it gave me false or confused readings because of PACs. Never have had a false reading on my Apple 4. I had a pacemaker installed a week ago and I have been tracking my HR...while technician checked it on pacemaker I tracked on watch...they were identical.

I have also been able to send ECG strips to my EP avoiding a hour and a half trip, plus cost of apt. Both my doc and I love it. Good investment!

Oh, an yes, my son-in-law was diagnosed with afib after an event showed up on his watch! (Humor here: my daughter had gifted him the watch for Valentines Day💕)

[sweetiepye in reply to 37Polly]

Thank you for responding. I do like that you have something to show your Doctor and a verification of what you feel. As regards your son-in-law , I do hate to see this in young people and it seems to appear in so many. My 10 year old Granddaughter has had a few episodes , she is an otherwise healthy child . Worrisome .

[c2low]

Depends on what is your intentions, if you are already having AF, it will not tell you what you already know. If you want to monitor the patterns or having some kind of alerts, then go ahead.

[sweetiepye in reply to c2low]

I think I'm having afib without feeling it , epically at night. I also want any other information available pertaining to my heart. Thank you for responding I appreciate it.