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SVT and heart rate watches

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Ibushellee
Ibushellee

I was wondering if any SVT people out there wear a runner's watch to keep track of their episodes. I have looked at the tomtom watch, the mio alpha and the new fitbit. I would like to try one without a chest and if possible. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

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  • lisa_e53100
    lisa_e53100 Ibushellee

    Posted

    Hi I use an app on my phone it's a great heart monitor,you just

    put your finger on the back of your iphone to get a pulse reading,

    Hope this helps Lisa.

  • rochelle43965
    rochelle43965 Ibushellee

    Posted

    I was wanting a watch that would monitor my heart rate while exercising when I'm at the gym. First I bought a Fitbit Charge but it didn't work very good showing my heart rate and it didn't show it continuously like I wanted. I bought a Polar FT4 watch and I love it. It shows my heartrate during my entire workout. It gives me Peace of mind at the gym. If I feel a PSVT coming on then I can just look at my watch and check my pulse. I do have to wear the chest strap though. I don't really like it but I only have it on for an hour or two. If I work out at home I don't wear it.
  • halle1
    halle1 Ibushellee

    Posted

    I purchased the AliveCor EKG monitor that goes on my iPhone.  Its awesome because it captures my heart rate and a full EKG readout digitally and in real time. 

    I finally caught one of my SVT episodes with it yesterday.  HR went up to 244 for about 10 minutes.  Now I have an EKG that I can show my eletrophysiologist, to hopefully confirm if its SVT or something worse.

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