advice please

[Jabla1]

heart attack June 23, 1stent, on Ramapril and Ezetimibe, heart rate when sleeping 49-55, watching tv 55-66 walking or general moving about 68-84 but sometimes spikes to 112 then comes down is this normal go didnt seem to be concerned but just need to know others experiences, maybe should scrap smart watch as becoming obsessed.

[jayjay10000]

Hi there...your finding are pretty much the same as mine so really no worries about your findings...I have a smart watch like you and it is really difficult not to look at it during the day...especially if you are experiencing health issues...my smart watch was taking over my life, I was geting more anxious with my heart rate, the more I looked at my watch the more my heart rate would go up..so unless I was experiencing palpitations that is the only time I look at my watch now. Good luck with everything and take care

[Jabla1 in reply to jayjay10000]

Thanks for that very reassuring

[Blackknight57]

43 sleep, 50-55 rest walking around 96-138. Max heart rate is 220-age.

[HenryTudor in reply to Blackknight57]

I’m no expert, but was told that rule of thumb has to be adjusted to take account of any heart meds, especially beta blockers. At the cardio rehab I attended the nurse calculated a personal max heart for me at 111 bpm.

[iansHealth1 in reply to HenryTudor]

Agree.

Mine is 122. I’m 63

[DWizza in reply to Blackknight57]

That is an outdated formula, it’s a very rough guestimate .

[Blackknight57 in reply to DWizza]

They still use it

[Blackknight57 in reply to Blackknight57]

That came from

Rehab and local gym

[DWizza in reply to Blackknight57]

Lazy cookie cutter calculation fits all, they should have the knowledge to calculate individual needs. Rehab classes are definitely not tailored to the individual. I’m sure you’d agree that we take enough readings during those sessions that each person could have their working heart rate zones calculated. I’m sure you’ll also agree that in those rehab classes there are a variety of recovering patients , some that can barely walk , others that looked like they were smashing it. Applying a one size fits all formula based on age just isn’t right in those situations.

[DWizza]

Do you know your numbers before taking the meds ? Seems about right , meds doing their job. Are you feeling ill with those stats ? Dizzy , lethargic ? What’s your blood pressure ? What dose meds ?

[Dyllibobs]

I was told by a cardiac nurse that she would ban smart watches if she could, as many of us become obsessed by them. She said as long as you can still comfortably talk when exercising you're ok. If you get out of breath then stop.

[Ewloe]

I use a smart watch. They definitely have their uses. Keeping it perspective is important. It should be an aid to how you feel not dictate it. Which is what can happen. As soon as I became aware I was getting too involved with my watch I pulled back and it was a good call.

I use it and find it very useful. But I know I’m on medication that will lower my pulse so I never wear it at night. I honestly don’t get why so many people do. I know my pulse will drop when I’m asleep, I know it’s to an acceptable level ( vis 7 day holter monitoring), and I know when I’m asleep. I think overdoing the smart stuff can stop you listening to your body

I’ve an alarm on it and it will warn me if my pulse goes under 40. It very rarely does and that’s when I’m overtired and dehydrated. And my body usually complains before a drop to 40 so I can do something about it.

I find it useful for monitoring my progress. And yes if I happen to feel some bits of arrhythmias ( PAF, NSVT, SVT ) I’ll do an ecg and save it incase they increase and I need follow up.

Over the 3 years since my heart attack/cardiac arrest I can monitor how my return to fitness has improved and still is on the rise as we all know it can be a slow process.

I monitor steps, swimming and how many exercise sessions a week. Looking back when you’re feeling like you’re stuck means you can see how far you’ve come.

Listen to your body and only use the smart stuff selectively don’t let it dictate how you feel and what you do.

[HA24]

Hello. I had a heart attack/stent in August this year and my pulse is pretty similar to yours including the occasional spikes. I think I've become a bit obsessed with checking in with my smart watch and am seriously considering treating myself to a non smart watch but can't quite break the habit. My GP says with pulse and BP they're looking for trends rather than occasional spikes. I'm still waiting for cardiac rehab and hoping they'll be able to comment further. Anxiety seems to be the name of the game theses days.

[Survivor1952]

perfectly normal. Recovery time is the key one, the fitter you are the quicker your heart rate comes down. As I write this I’m at a pulse rate of 62.

My RHR is 55-60, similar sitting around. Walking it can range between 80 and 120 depending on how fast I’m walking and if it is uphill. Running I’ll get to 145 or so. Cardiac circuits class will see me at 135-140. Nobody is concerned at all. My theoretical age maximum depends on the formula used (there are at least 4) and is between 148 and 160. There is an adjustment for beta-blockers and possibly the surgery as well.

I had two stents, CABG & AVR in June 23. I’m fitter than I have been for 15 years. I’m 72.

[Farmer63]

Perfectly normal

[Jedi14]

Scrap the smart watch.

[Casualvisitor]

Smart watches... I became obsessed with my heart rate, ecg, 02 levels, blood pressure readings using my smart watch post my heart attack.

It became unhealthy.

My guidance to excericse is how do I feel whilst I'm doing it using perceived rate of effort rather then heart rate, how do I feel during my cool down down and how do I feel after it.

My guidance to daily living is do I feel good or do I feel a off?

Only when I feel off will I check things like blood pressure etc otherwise I don't bother with my smart watch.

Everyone has different vibes on them, I found it mentally debilitating.