Apple Watch Health Data

[Finnbert]

Are the heart data recorded on an Apple Watch approved by Cardiologists as they have been by Kardia?

My heart rate data on our blood pressure machine (calibrated with my surgery) matches with that on my watch.

Last year I was in hospital 3 times. First diagnosis diastolic dysfunction grade 2 (told not to Google it I did - heart failure grade 2) 2nd diagnosis paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, 3rd diagnosis microvascular angina.

I was told some years ago that I have a low heart rate and given the last year I bought the Apple Watch primarily if I fell over and didn’t move it would phone my husband and children.

During the last week my heart rate has been at times in the low 40s, it also alerted me of atrial fibrillation. I went to the GP re the atrial fibrillation and he agreed that it did show atrial fibrillation.

I am apparently the only patient that has microvascular angina and I just wish I could be ordinary. Is there anybody else in my position?

[Finnbert]

Thank you very much for that information it is helpful. I will look for Milkfairy’s posts. I just feel that a good chat with someone in the same position as me would be good. I was given the BHF information on microvascular angina and on reading that when first diagnosed it felt encouraging as she was travelling the world and living the life I had before my diagnosis. Perhaps age comes into it😊

[Finnbert in reply to Finnbert]

Just read my first post and writing to correct an error! I meant to write I am the only person in my GP practice😂 not the first person with it😂

[Qualipop in reply to Finnbert]

There's a search box top right of your screem. JUst search for microvascular angina- lots of posts and information

[Manhattan1]

i also have an apple watch where readings have matched readings on my bp monitor and manual pulse measurement.. heart rate highest reading so far 206bpm.. lowest 39bpm.. in the last couple of weeks i’m actually starting to feel it more.. which is a bit concerning lol.. had a monitor fitted last June for a couple of days which apparently didn’t pick upanything.. so i don’t have any intention of bothering my GP..!if it worsens and starts to cause more worry i’ll re evaluate the situation 👍

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hello Finnbert,

There are quite a few of us on the forum who live with non obstructive coronary artery disease NOCAD, caused by Microvascular or vasospastic angina.

I have transient constrictions vasospasms, in my small vessels and coronary arteries, so my diagnosis is coronary vasospastic angina. I was first diagnosed in 2012.

I experience most of my symptoms at rest, especially at night

Unlike Microvascular angina when you usually experience chest pain when you exercise.

They are challenging conditions to live with as living with pain can be tough. Made tougher by the lack of knowledge about NOCAD amongst the medical profession.

How has your Microvascular angina been diagnosed?

Have you had any tests to confirm your diagnosis?

The BHF have updated their information about Microvascular angina so, I don't know if you have seen this ?

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

Also there is a website created by 4 patients who have over 50 years combined experience of living with Microvascular and vasospastic angina.

They are supported by over 25 world expert Cardiologists.

internationalheartspasmsall...

There are several of us on this forum so please don't feel you are alone.

I am sure others will be along to share their experiences with you too.