Holter EKG 24h Continuous Monitoring

Overview:

• Reddit users shared experiences with Holter monitors and provided advice and insights related to their EKG reports and symptoms.

Holter Monitor Usage:

• Some users mentioned having Zio monitors.
• Duration of usage varied, with some wearing the monitor for 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, 1 week, or even up to 14 days.
• Recommendations were made to wear the monitor longer, such as a week, to capture more data if PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions) are frequent.
• The monitor may not always detect PVCs if they are occasional, but longer monitoring periods could help.

Report Findings:

• Reports showed varying heart rates, with episodes of elevated heart rate up to 171 bpm, but no arrhythmias were detected.
• Some users had sinus tachycardia noted but not SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia), and it was suggested that further testing may be needed.
• Users with normal reports were advised to follow up with cardiologists for additional tests, like an echo, to rule out structural issues.
• PVCs were reported at low burdens, and occurrences during monitoring were considered normal in some cases.

Symptoms and Diagnoses:

• Symptoms mentioned included chest pain, feeling out of breath, tachycardia episodes, lightheadedness, and palpitations.
• Users discussed possible diagnoses like GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and other factors like thyroid issues, anemia, electrolyte imbalances, and stress.
• Advice was given to monitor factors like salt intake, potassium, and magnesium levels to manage symptoms.
• Reference was made to the significance of PVCs based on their frequency and burden.

Fitbit and Heart Rate Monitoring:

• Fitbit users shared experiences of heart rate inaccuracies and false readings during different activities.
• Suggestions were made to manually check pulse rates and consider factors like sleep apnea for sudden heart rate spikes.

Advice and Reassurance:

• Users were encouraged not to worry about typical PVC counts and were reassured by doctors that low PVC burdens were insignificant.
• Advice was shared on handling the discomfort of wearing the monitor, such as dealing with itchiness and adhesive allergies.
• Users were advised to follow up with healthcare professionals for further assessments based on symptoms and monitor reports.

Miscellaneous:

• Some off-topic discussions about birth dates, MRI experiences, and medical conditions were briefly mentioned in some comments.