Can I Am Wearing A Holtor Monitor And Also An Apple Watch?

Posted on Tue, 4 May 2021

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Question : Hi
I am 49 yrs old wanted to confirm I am wearing a holtor monitor and also an Apple Watch it seems my Apple Watch has recorded a rate of 172 for a few min but I didn’t feel anything would holtor monitor record this if it actually happened ? I do suffer from anxiety and adrenaline dumps that is y I am wearing the monitor.. oxygen levels remain normal and blood pressure also remains normal heart during the day flexuates between 74-82 while sitting can I still do my daily walking

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As the holter monitor did not record it, it means that it is an error.

Detailed Answer:
Dear,

I understand your concern and would explain that a holter monitor is a much more accurate device compared to the Apple watch, regarding the heart rhythm.

So, the chances for an episode of tachycardia to be missed by a holter monitor are really scarse.

So, I would conclude that it could be an error of the apple watch or a moving artifact.

In my opinion, there is no reason to worry about it! You should try to rely more on the Holter monitor, as it is a an accurate medical device. The apple watch is a good tool to help orientate patients, but it is not a medical device.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Please let me know in case of further uncertainties!

Wishing good health,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (21 minutes later)

Hi
Ok so the one I am wearing I have uploaded a picture this one is I have to push if I feel an event … in regards to the Apple Watch it says today I went from 181 to 65 to 90 all within the same min if this actually happened would the holtor pick it up without me pushing it? Also would I feel this as that is fairly high
In the end in your opinion can I still do regular activities moderate walking for excersise and other

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear,

Unfortunately I can't see any uploaded images on this question.

Maybe a system error.

Anyway, if this episode had happened, it would have been registered by the Holter monitoring and you would have felt palpitations, shortness of breath or lightheadedness.

I think that there is no need for any limitations to your physical activity.

Feel free to exercise normally.

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Kind regards ,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (12 hours later)

Hi I have uploaded the image again thanks

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (188 days later)

Brief Answer:
Please try to upload again!

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back on Ask a Doctor service!

Unfortunately I can not open your attached photo! Maybe a system error. Please, could you try to upload it again?

I would be glad to review it at anytime!

Please let me know about everything!!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar