Anyone had a cardiac event monitor?

[Ovingite]

Hi all. I have been told that I have to have a cardiac event monitor fitted for 3 days, following a TIA earlier this summer. I would appreciate any advice on how to manage with it, sleeping etc.

Many thanks

John

[WileyFrench]

Hi John

I had to wear one for 24 hours earlier this summer. Couldn’t shower while I had it on which was bad enough for 1 day, so they’ll probably have some suggestions for you for 3! I had no difficulty doing anything else with it on - sleeping, brisk walking etc. I don’t think you’ll find it’s much of a bother, and I hope it goes well for you.

[JSKly in reply to WileyFrench]

My husband had to wear one for 3 days. He was allowed to take it off to shower and then put it back on. Three days went quickly for him. It was a little surprising when it would begin its check but no real trouble.

[Ovingite in reply to JSKly]

Many thanks for responding. It's quite a comfort to get feedback from trusted people on this forum.

All the best

John

[Ovingite in reply to WileyFrench]

Hi and many thanks for responding - I really appreciate it. I'm in the hospital "queue" right now so should be wired for sound very soon.

Best regards

John

[Nettie22]

Hi, I had to have one on for three days following a TIA last year. It felt awkard to start with but after a couple of hours didn't really notice it. I thought the same about sleeping but didn't have any problems really, my other half teased me about it which distracted me from why I had to wear it. Hope this helps a little bit.

Nettie x

[Ovingite in reply to Nettie22]

Many thanks Nettie,

It's good to know that others have had one without problems. I have discovered a different world since I had my TIA. I have learned so much and realised that I know so little 🤔

John

[Wyebird]

Nothing to it. Mine just hung around my neck. Many years ago though.

[Ovingite in reply to Wyebird]

Thanks Wyebird,

Got it fitted now (clips on belt rather than around neck). As you day, nothing to it so far

John

[Wyebird in reply to Ovingite]

What do you do at night?

[Ovingite in reply to Wyebird]

Haven't figured that one out yet! I'll probably sleep in a T shirt with breast pocket and put it in there.

John

[Wyebird]

Aaagh would rather it round neck lol

[reatton]

I had to wear one for 30 days for arythmiaa. Had to put on new electrodes everday. They gave me a cell phone that would record and send data to Dr every day. I was also given a device to send data immediately if I felt I was have an arythmia event and would send data immediately.

Even 30 days wasn't a big deal. Just had to keep chest shaved where the electodes were placed.

[Ovingite in reply to reatton]

Thanks Reatton,

I've got it fitted now and it seems pretty unobtrusive. It'll be interesting to see if it finds anything.

Cheers

John

[linphy]

Hi John, I'mbeing fitted with 24hr ecg monitor 3rd October, due to palpations which I've had on going for a long time

Linda

[Ovingite in reply to linphy]

Hi Linda. Just to set your mind at ease, it was an absolute breeze. It took only a few minutes to fit and once fitted it makes no noise or any other distractions. Mine came with a belt clip, but some have a neck band. They fit 3 sticky pads and attach a wire to each - job done!

John

[linphy in reply to Ovingite]

Thank you John, I'm sure it will be ok only 24hrs. Having it removed on my birthday.

Linda