Question 1

i bought my own 24/hr heart monitor.  i would like to have someone look at the results.

Accepted Answer

Is it availabe: One has to look at the ekg strips and samples after the memory chip is scanned to paper .have the copy scanned then I can help

Question 2

can vegal nerve tone show up on a 7 day heart monitor?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It is called "heart rate variability" and is an indicator of vagal nerve tone and vagal nerve health. It can also be a predictor of future cardiovascular events. Please see my previous response to you in regards to p.O.T.S. And Insulin resistance. Have your dr. Check you for the Insulin resistance syndrome, glucose tolerance test with Insulin levels checked every 30 minutes for 2 hours.

Question 3

what could happen if you held your breath when attached to a heart monitor? would it show a "flatline"?

Accepted Answer

Flatline: 'Flatline' happens when there is no electrical activity in the heart on the ecg. This would take a long time to happen with breath holding. If there isn't a problem with the monitor or the leads, flatline means you're dead unless something is done quickly and the something works.

Question 4

how do you read holter heart monitor results?

Accepted Answer

Like an EKG: A holter monitor is basically a 24-hour-long ekg. It is used to monitor people for arrhythmias when a normal ekg isn't able to catch it due to its short length. The doctor will be able to read the ekg strip and look for skipped beats, irregular rhythms, or sites generating extra electrical signals.  The doctor can also look at your diary to see if what you are complaining about correlate with ekg.

Question 5

what does r-r interval mean on heart monitor results?

Accepted Answer

ECG: The waves on an ECG are called p-waves qrs complex and t-waves.   The r to r interval is the distance between the R waves in successive beats.   The distance is evaluated to measure the heart rate and to evaluate how regular the rhythm is.

Question 6

would a 24 hour heart monitor be able to tell if someone had pots, or at least show warning signs?

Accepted Answer

BP monitor. : A 24 hour blood pressure monitor may help reveal the daily postural changes in blood pressure that may be suggestive of POTS.  If used, a detailed diary of the day's activities and symptoms must be logged so that events and symptoms can be correlated with blood pressure changes.

Question 7

when i'm on the heart monitor my heart rate goes from normal spaced heart rhythm to no space and crazy amounts of up and down marks what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations : Are you having palpitations ? Heart racing pounding irregular beats ? Please discuss the tracing with your cardiologist.

Question 8

wore heart monitor 7 days my heart rate was as low as 49 as high as 150. normal for me walking is in the 80s on my current meds. what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: If you recorded a full range of activities, including sleep and vigorous exercise, this range of pulse may be quite normal!

Question 9

how long will an allergic reaction to electrodes from a heart monitor take to show up?

Accepted Answer

Usually immediate: An allergic reaction to the electrodes (the stickiness and/or tape) would be found out soon after they are removed and you will see an allergic ring or redness and irritation at the site.

Question 10

is rare svt on continuous holter heart monitor a cause of concern that requires any medical follow up?

Accepted Answer

: Need more info about meds you take and how much coffee and Cola you drink.  Discuss with Dr. who knows you.

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What could happen if you held your breath when attached to a heart monitor? would it show a "flatline"?

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How do you read holter heart monitor results?

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What does r-r interval mean on heart monitor results?

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Would a 24 hour heart monitor be able to tell if someone had pots, or at least show warning signs?

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When i'm on the heart monitor my heart rate goes from normal spaced heart rhythm to no space and crazy amounts of up and down marks what causes this?

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Wore heart monitor 7 days my heart rate was as low as 49 as high as 150. normal for me walking is in the 80s on my current meds. what can cause this?

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How long will an allergic reaction to electrodes from a heart monitor take to show up?

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Is rare svt on continuous holter heart monitor a cause of concern that requires any medical follow up?

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