Do you regularly check your pulse?

[HollieAdmin]

Do you check your pulse regularly? Do you know if your pulse is irregular, too fast or too slow?

Undergoing a pulse check can detect the early warning signs of an arrhythmia. It is important to become familiar with your heart rhythm and it takes just 30 seconds to do. Check your pulse today - it could save your life!

Our booklet 'Identifying the undiagnosed person' offers a wealth of supportive information about all you need to know: api.heartrhythmalliance.org...

We have a dedicated Patient Services Team who are here to offer support, advice and information via Patient Helpline [phone] or via email, so please visit: heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/...

We are always here if you need us and hope to hear from you soon.

Kind regards,

HollieAdmin

[Katiebobs]

Hi there, I regularly check my pulse, often it sits between 49 resting to 60 during the day...I am on beta blockers so the doc reduced my dose gradually but I ended up with lots of ectopics, so had to go back up to my 5mg bisoprolol.It appears that I just have to accept my low pulse rate as the trade off is not worth it for me...

Any advice happily accepted..

[HollieAdmin Administrator ArrhythmiaAlliance in reply to Katiebobs]

Hello,

Thank you for your response. It may be helpful to start keeping a diary of each time an ectopic beat happens as you will then be able to show this to your doctor. If your heart rate often sits between 49-60, this is probably normal for you as each individual has their own normal version of their heart rate.

However, if you have any concerns about your heart rate being low, please do reach out to your doctor as they have full access to your medical records and will be able to advise you personally.

If you would like any support, advice or information, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated Patient Services Team via Patient Helpline or via email, please visit: heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/...

We are always here if you need us.

Kind regards,

HollieAdmin

[Vonnegut]

As I found out about the private EP I saw (after the lowest dose of the stuff the surgery came up with proved too much for me to take daily) through you, I shall always be incredibly grateful but each time I attempted to “like” your comment it went to “unlike”!

[HollieAdmin Administrator ArrhythmiaAlliance in reply to Vonnegut]

Hello,

Thank you for your positive feedback. I am pleased to hear that we were able to help you.

If you would like any further support, advice or information, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated Patient Services Team via Patient Helpline or via email, please visit: heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/...

We are always here if you need us.

Kind regards,

HollieAdmin