Re: How do I know whether or not I am in AFib?

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In a message dated 12/31/04 4:26:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,

franou@... writes:

> What is your experience? How do you know for sure?

>

> Is there an affordable device that would let me know?

>

> Thanks!

>

> Francoise,

> Have you had AF with the irregular heart beat? If you can't detect it at

> your wrist, ask your Doctor to show you where on your neck. It will be more

> pronounced.

AF will give you an irregular beat. Like 1-2 1-2-3- pause-4

1-2-pause-3 1-2--4-5-6 etc

> As for a device, your EP can set you up with Holter monitor or a Queen of

> Hearts. One for a twenty-four hour period the other for a thirty day period.

> Good luck. Your right in doing your home work on this. The better you are

> informed,

> the better you are to deal with this pain in the butt AF!

> Happy New Year!

> Rich O

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In a message dated 12/31/04 1:26:08 PM Pacific Standard Time,

franou@... writes:

> What is your experience? How do you know for sure?

>

> Is there an affordable device that would let me know?

>

For me, the pounding is usually SVT ... hard, fast, but steady. NOT A-fib.

I have both an Omron wrist b/p cuff with pulse monitor (get a good one, around

$90) as well as a $20 heart monitor that's like a wristwatch and you put your

finger on a sensor. That's actually the best for determining a-fib because

you HEAR the beats and when it's irregular and all over the place, it's

obvious. My two cents.

Toni

CA