24 hour ecg

[Chrissydoll]

Hi I had a 24 hr ecg in June due to collapsing while out and my BP dropped quite significantly I was taken to the local hospital were I was kept for most of the day after several tests etc i was allowed home as they said they thought it was classic fainting !! however they decided to do a 24hr ecg which as I said above i had in June and still no results? I previous had a ha in 2019 !!has anyone any idea how long results take ? Thank u

[Happyrosie]

varies by region! Through the NHS website you should be able to get waiting times. Not very easy to navigate through , though!

Or your PALS at the hospital? (Patient Advisory Liaison Servicd)

[Summertimeflowers]

Morning. I had 34 hour ECG about 6 weeks ago was told could be waiting 12 weeks for results hope all good for you

[devonian186]

Its worth politely chasing for results as at the least it will give them a nudge or equally likely the results are known but not yet transmitted.

[sandandkev]

It's horrible when have to wait especially when your heart is involved,I started having heart issues last July, I have learned that if really bad they will be in touch immediately and if not life threatening you have to wait for results

[Appleloveme]

Hello Chrissydoll I had a Holder on for 24 hours more than two weeks ago, they said i would receive them by two weeks. Still waiting. I will let you know how long I have to wait. My BP went up and my heart rate went very low . On going Ectopic' s too. Takecare.

[Chrissydoll in reply to Appleloveme]

Thanks for replying-my pulse keeps going into the low 40 s -but i never have a high pulse but higher than that but not over 60 at any time really unless of course I m excersising -ie walking which I do most days .it was very low and my BP was the day I collapsed while out -however hopefully I will get the results soon -n as they say no news is good news eh 😀

[Appleloveme]

A Holder I meant.

[Appleloveme in reply to Appleloveme]

Hi Chrissydoll I just called the Cardiology Clinic, when they had told me two weeks to wait after my ECG. I found out and now they are saying 4 to 6 weeks to wait. My pulse is usually around 60 but my heart rate had went to as low as 36. I thought it was not usually as low. Also, blood pressure went to being low.

[L8Again]

I struggle to understand why the NHS continues to offer holter monitors that require a hospital visit and staff time. When my wife was told that she would have to wait months to access a 24hr NHS test, we decided to go down the private route. The fact that previous one/three day holter monitors had shown nothing of significance was I admit a factor in our decision.

A fourteen day holter monitor cost £400. It was delivered/collected by courier. It was easy to fit the chest patch and the very small monitor. The monitor was collected on a Tuesday; received by the provider 2 days later, and the AI interpreted results were available for cardiac review the following Monday.

This prolonged test confirmed to doctors that they needed to fit an ILD. A month after the device was fitted, it detected a significant event which led to an emergency hospital admission following review of the ILD trace. An ECG taken on admission was normal. My wife was subsequently fitted with a 2 lead pacemaker: 5 years after her first episode of syncope/collapse.

Twenty four hour holter monitoring is not good at detecting occasional but significant heart-related events.

[bluemoon572 in reply to L8Again]

You're correct in stating that 24 hours of monitoring is often inadequate in detecting arrhythmias. I'm told that many Cardiology electrophysiologists feel that serious arrhythmias will usually occur within 1 week of monitoring though

[World1inmotion]

I was told I would get the results in about 5 weeks. I rang the department after 8 weeks and was told that they were very behind with typing up reports . The report was sent to me/my GP eventually after about 12 weeks. I think it depends on which hospital you are attending. Good luck

[Chrissydoll in reply to World1inmotion]

Awe thanks -just seems a long time rang hospital they said results r bk but they could nt tell me over the phone (which is fine )but had been sent to gp -checked their yes n they said not got them yet ?? I was at Lancaster infirmary -will try again next wk if nothing will get them to chase the hospital up thanks for relying

[WaynG]

After three falls with injuries and recurring incidents, I am still waiting for assessment by the cardiology team of the NHS. Fortunately, two incidents happened at work, I work in the hospital, so I received immediate attention. However, follow up assessment has never been done.

I've resolved to getting by knowing that at any point in time I will require acute cardiac intervention which might prompt me getting the treatment required.

[Jedi14]

They are assessing your tests, this can take a while as they will look at all your meds and how they have affected you. Quite possibly they will call you for further tests or a consultion.

[Appleloveme]

Hi Chrissy doll. I had a 24 hour ecg. The Cardiologist Clinic at the reception told me 2 weeks, I called them just a few days ago. I asked if the results were back. They then said it will now be 4-6 weeks. I should have went private and received them, On the same day. Take care.

[Chrissydoll in reply to Appleloveme]

Thanks for replying-ye thought the same to be honest that s middle of June I had mine n still no results nearly 8 wks later 🙈 hospital said they re bk and gp should have the results gp saying they don't have them -so God knows -but rather annoying to say the least !!

[Appleloveme]

Hi Chrissy doll, it is annoying when they tell you one thing and then another. I have heard someone was told, that they lost their results. It is a bit of a shambles. Hopefully we we both receive our results sooner rather than later. Take care.

[Chrissydoll in reply to Appleloveme]

It is annoying.g -but ye let's hope they turn up soon eh take care .

[Appleloveme]

Yes we hope so, for us and other people, who may also be waiting. Take care.

[Appleloveme]

Hi Chrissydoll. I did get my ECG results through, the Doctor is calling me next week. Let you know what happens, it was only just under 3 weeks, so not as bad as I thought I was told. Take care.

[Chrissydoll in reply to Appleloveme]

That s good to hear I hope everything is OK for u .I ve still heard nothing and it's now nearly 8 wks .

[Appleloveme]

Hi again that is a long time to wait. I hope you hear back very soon, let me know take care.

[Appleloveme]

Hi Chrissy doll I had my results back from my Holter, the Go called but wants to contact my Cardiologist again, who I saw earlier this year and discharged me. The Go wants me to do readings at home regarding my blood pressure for 5 days and a blood test. Hope you are well, let you know when I hear back and results.