bpm silly question but

[John321uk]

I have irregular heartbeat, If my heart bpm metre shows just for argument sake say 75 bpm. Will this be a false reading has it might have missed about 8or 9 beats. So true reading should be 83or 85??

Thank you

[Zena166]

Hi John. It’s not a silly question. Many of the watch monitors don’t always keep up with the faster heart rates. Best way is to check your pulse yourself the old fashioned way. I sometimes do that when my Fitbit shows too slow or too fast. Sometimes I think the thing has a mind of its own and guesses!! Best wishes. Zena

[John321uk in reply to Zena166]

That’s to obvious Zena please give me a slap. Thanks for that, just panican a little.

Thanks again

[Stivkinh in reply to Zena166]

I agree with Zena, use your pulse and a watch.

[Zena166]

No need for a slap. It’s natural to be concerned. It’s about getting the balance right. Being concerned and focusing on getting healthy against being overly cautious and worried. It’s a fine balance but you will get there. Zena

[John321uk in reply to Zena166]

I was diagnosed last week, quite a shock couldn’t take it all in . But feel more confident after a few hours on here.

Thank you zena and others.

[IanMK in reply to John321uk]

It’s a shock to all of us, John, when we find out for the first time that we’re not as fit as we thought. It’s not the end of the world, though. There are some great treatments available these days - free on the NHS, if not available as quickly as we’d like - and we just need to take some responsibility for changing to a more healthy lifestyle in many cases.

[bobrob]

To be sure you can buy a personal ECG device for your smartphone for about 100 pounds - kardia make it, thats very accurate and can diagnose AF and a few other things. Also lets you email your ecg to your specualist or gp which i have found useful.

[Stivkinh in reply to bobrob]

Never knew this, I’m going to check it out. 👍🏻

[stevejb1810]

If you have an irregular heartbeat I don't think you can 'adjust' the values for a gain or a loss as by its very nature, the loss/gain will be irregular. Missed beats would have to be tracked over a protracted period of time, probably using an ECG. I think what you record on whatever metre you are using at home, is the right number. So, if its 75 bpm at the time you measure it, its 75bpm. If its 85, its 85. This is just supposition on my part so you might need to check with your GP or practice nurse

[John321uk in reply to stevejb1810]

Thanks for that stevejp1810, your probly right .

With my levels around 68 to 88 I think it’s ok.

Thanks again