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If I Should Be Worried That My Blood Pressure Monitor Keeps Showing That I Have An Irregular Heart Beat?
Question:
I'm trying to figure out if I should be worried that my blood pressure monitor keeps showing that I have an irregular heart beat
I'm trying to figure out if I should be worried that my blood pressure monitor keeps showing that I have an irregular heart beat
Brief Answer:
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
After going through the medical query raised by you I can understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that home blood pressure monitors and not reliable devices to evaluate for rhythm abnormality.
As you are young so the possibility of having an abnormal rhythm is less but still it’s advisable to go for an ecg or a holter monitoring test to rule out any doubts.
Kind Regards
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
After going through the medical query raised by you I can understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that home blood pressure monitors and not reliable devices to evaluate for rhythm abnormality.
As you are young so the possibility of having an abnormal rhythm is less but still it’s advisable to go for an ecg or a holter monitoring test to rule out any doubts.
Kind Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
It's just concerning because it usually doesn't read that and now it's almost every reading.. if I am having Arrhythmias what do you think it would be from. I did have a Holter and echo about 2 years ago but had an episode of Beinge drinking the past year and worried I damaged my heart. I also have a low heart rate which is concerning because I am not an athlete I am overweight and resting is about 48
Brief Answer:
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
There are several reasons which can cause rhythm abnormality of the heart. Most common include thyroid disease, electrolyte imbalance, coronary artery disease etc.
But the first important thing is to confirm whether any arrhythmia is there or not at first place. So it’s important to get an HOLTER test again. Also get the following tests done
1. CBC
2. KFT with serum electrolytes
3. Thyroid function test
Kind Regards
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
There are several reasons which can cause rhythm abnormality of the heart. Most common include thyroid disease, electrolyte imbalance, coronary artery disease etc.
But the first important thing is to confirm whether any arrhythmia is there or not at first place. So it’s important to get an HOLTER test again. Also get the following tests done
1. CBC
2. KFT with serum electrolytes
3. Thyroid function test
Kind Regards
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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