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[250267]

I have just had phumonia but had a high heart rate a couple of times while in hospital they want me to wear a heart monitor I feel very up tight about it and keep thinking about it all the time my husband says I'm making it worse can't seam to calm myself down

[2greys]

I think your husband is right. Anxiety causes Adrenalin to be produced in your body and sure as eggs are eggs that will cause your heart-rate to increase, try and relax, think happy thoughts like being on holiday lying on a beach soaking up the sun and stop worrying. Being in hospital, in strange surroundings can be stressful for anyone, so it's not surprising that you had an occasionally high BPM, the doctors are probably just playing safe in monitoring it.

[250267 in reply to 2greys]

I do try but I'm a terrible worrier Iwill try to calm down thank you for concern

[Pam1952]

Please don't worry, it's the worst thing you can do. Having a Holter Monitor for 24 hours is very common practice, and not a bit scary. I've had one, which showed up ectopic beats (which are harmless).

Good luck. I hope that everything goes well and that you can stop worrying!

Pam XXX

[250267 in reply to Pam1952]

Thank you I just have to see a BP and I know my reading will be high so god knows what I will be like when I see the cardiology I really wish that I could control how I feel this is my first time on this site I hope I don't sound to pathetic

[Pam1952 in reply to 250267]

You don't sound pathetic at all. I have white coat Hypertension, so when anyone medical takes my BP, it's sky high. When I take it at home it's on the low side! Don't be afraid to tell them how anxious you feel. Many people do, it's normal! 😊😊😊

[sassy59]

Stay calm 250267 and you will be ok. Pete has worn a heart monitor before with no problem. Take care. Xxxx

[Joneswm]

Hi there !

Please don't worry, easier said than done I know. I've recently had a heart monitor fitted, which showed a heart flutter, known as atrial fibrillation, very common apparently. I'm now on treatment and feel so much better. Hope all goes well for you.

Take care

Wendy.

[250267 in reply to Joneswm]

Thank you for your reply what treatment did you get

[Joneswm]

Beta blockers bisoprolol and anti coagulation dabigatran. Waiting to see a Cardiologist.

[250267]

Hope all gos well for you

[Offcut]

Hospitals are not the best place to keep the heart at a steady beat but the monitors are not a problem. I agree with what has been said worrying will only make it worse. I have had a number of different monitors attached to me from time to time. Better to confirm all is okay than worry?

[250267 in reply to Offcut]

I have an appointment at the outpatient cardiologist clinic what should I expect I get so worked up at hospital appointment such a coward I don't know why they want to see me I was in hospital in November with phumonia and at some stage had a fast heart rate didn't last for long

[Offcut in reply to 250267]

Without knowing what they want to look at is difficult. I have angina, AF and Tachycardia each can have a differant application to it. Heart conditions are being treated well now and have improved treatment every year.

[250267 in reply to Offcut]

Thank u for your reply it just came out of the blue I wore a heart monitor Way back in Jan and hadn't heard from them so I thought every thing was ox

[sarcoid123]

I had a heart monitor for 48 hours last year. They just put four sticky pads about the size of a plaster on the front of my body with wires in them that connected to the monitor which I wore on my body. I could sleep easily with it. After the 48 hours I was told to post it back to the hospital in a jiffy bag, although if your hospital is local to you you may be asked to take it back. I was not told that anything was wrong with me even though I have pulmonary hypertension.

[clematis5932]

As others have said nothing to worry about wear it for 24 hours take it back the next day.

[250267]

Thank you

[250267]

How long dose it take for the results of heart monitor to come through