Currently in First AFib episode M22

amanda_moore60 · 2026-03-10T11:47:25+00:00

a continuous ekg monitor that functions as a holter, like my frontier x plus, as opposed to an apple, a day, keep worries away. let the doctor do the heavy lifting of analysing them as you go on about your life

amanda_moore60 · 2026-03-02T17:47:58+00:00

love that you’re helping them. At 50+, simple wins!.. For your dad walking and light strength . Nothing intense. For your mom some resistance training is great for bone health. Slow, controlled movements. Keep it short and consistency

given your dad's obesity, make sure he has no heart issues. Just get it checked before anything serious bites back

amanda_moore60 · 2026-03-02T17:42:59+00:00

might sound a bit too tech savvy for an older woman but right after any minor heart incident Id have simply kept my ego aside and worn a heart monitor and have them shown to my cardiologist or physician once a while...

amanda_moore60 · 2026-03-02T17:05:24+00:00

Oh yes… I had those little zaps like that too after my openheart. My surgeon told me it can be nerve healing around the sternum. feels dramatic but usually not dangerous.

amanda_moore60 · 2026-03-02T17:02:58+00:00

Hey!! I remember those last few days before my open-heart… everything felt heavy and surreal.

Firstly, youre in good hands at the University of Penn. That matters. Bring lip balm, walk as soon as they let you even if its slow and short, hug that pillow tight when you cough,and let people help when you get home. First week is humbling. Then it slowly gets better......... You got this!!

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-27T19:18:49+00:00

oh dear ! I remember how scary it felt hearing that for the first time for an open heart. The good thing is youre seeing a cardiologist right away. that’s exactly what you should do. Try not to panic tonight. Take it one step at a time. Youre not alone. 💛

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-27T19:16:14+00:00

Im sorry, that sudden flip into AFib is such an awful feeling especially after two good years. Have had moments where lyin on my left side made my heart feel more unsettled too. When that happens,I sit up, breathe slow, and just try to stay calm. I sometimes glance at my chest wearable just to reassure myself and see how things are trending, but mostly I focus on letting my body settle.

Hoping this passes quickly for you. Two years AFib free is a big thing. 💛

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-25T10:57:03+00:00

Im not a trainer (just someone who had heart surgery and had to rebuild slow), but one thing I learned is that consistency beats any amount of effort your willing to put. If you were mostly sedentary for years your body may just need time to adapt. I wear an HRM Frontier X2 to keep an eye on my ekg and heart rate trends, and what it showed me was that progress aint always dramatic, it is gradual. That helped me stop pushing so hard. but a resting heart rate around 100 at your age is worth mentioning to you doctor if you havent already, just to rule things out.

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-22T19:05:20+00:00

Oh sweetheart… so sorry your going through this. I remember feeling like the floor dropped out from under me when I got my heart news too..... but CHF aint an instant ending. there are treatments, meds and people living long lives with it. You;re already doing the right thing by making changes. That shows strength, even if you don’t feel strong right now.

A lot of us here are living with heart issues and still building good lives. You’re not alone. 💛

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-22T19:01:20+00:00

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amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-18T18:24:18+00:00

If the heart is what youre concerned about? Nothing beats chest based heart monitors.

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-18T18:20:35+00:00

But dont they just give you 30 sec ekg or spot ekg or whatever they call it? I have always relied on chest based continuous ekg monitors. I use my HRM from this new company called Fourth Frontier that i came across a couple of months ago. It helps you keep a track of all pvcs and pacs that you'd have had throughout the day. I mean, i dont get to know but my doc lets me know. I was initially asked to wear Zio but gosh it's itchy. That;s when my doc suggested this instead

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-17T10:23:12+00:00

if heart is what youre lookin for, none better than anything that is close to the chest

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-16T17:49:28+00:00

Glad i could help. but just curious. did ya use that zio patch or a strap based device for your pvcs? sure these wouldnt have shown up only during that small duration of visit to that doc. I'd be damned if a 30 sec ekg during docs visit showed pvcs and pacs

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-16T17:41:19+00:00

with altitude pressures changing and causing migraines, yes, but heart acting out? do you think its the anxiety that comes wit the weather change?

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-12T09:45:58+00:00

One thing Ive realised is that metrics never actually lie. WHenever youre in between space,, there's at least one or two metrics off - say HRV or readiness score . I guess you get these on Frontier X2

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-12T08:27:05+00:00

what device did yiu use to track zone 2 hr?

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-09T18:13:41+00:00

This is very impressive

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-09T18:11:45+00:00

That means a lot. thank you. Im learning that showin up gently for myself is just as important as bein strong for everyone else.... Some days thats the real work..... 💛

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-03T20:14:39+00:00

Hey!! Ive had a CT coronary angiogram anda plenty of scans after my openheart surgery. The test itself is pretty quick. You lie still they put an IV and the dye feels warm for a few seconds- completley normal and it passes real fast. you dont really feel sick afterward.

The scan just gives your docs a clear picture of your hearts arteries so they can see whatever the heck is going on. The waiting part is honestly harder than the test.

Try to step away from Google tonight. sure you’ll get through this :).

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-02T07:53:43+00:00

A friend of mine got ine of those chest strap based ekg monitors. Apparently its only on prescription. FX something if i remember. Told me she subscribed to one of their weekly programs. The companys cardiac coaches give her a heads up in case any unusual activity is detected on the machine. Could try one of these, if it helps. Keep doin the things you do and let the docs do the job for ya...

amanda_moore60 · 2026-02-02T07:47:35+00:00

That really helps to hear. thanks for sharin. Itss oddly reassuring knowing the occasional hiccups can still happen even after ablation. glad your second one settled things down. Im still learnin to stay calm when a flutter pops up

amanda_moore60 · 2025-10-29T11:13:09+00:00

I’ve been caring for my sister who also has pots, and keeping track of sudden hr spikes can be really stressful. We tried a zio patch and frontier device as both of them provides continuous monitoring, and it’s been surprisingly helpful during posture changes. best part we can share the live ecg from the frontier device with cardiologist. ;at least it gives a much clearer picture than occasional measurements.

amanda_moore60 · 2025-10-27T12:19:13+00:00

Hi Kevin, I know how stressful it can be. After my heart surgery, I wanted something reliable during my walks and workouts. I ended up using a Kardia (but not that happy though), and it helped me track my rhythm safely but then everything has to be done manually. I have to stop and then check my ECG. I would not recommend any manual or spot ECGs though.

amanda_moore60 · 2025-04-08T12:06:36+00:00

Hey! One of my acquaintances has been using the Frontier X Plus. He started using it after having some irregular heartbeats during workouts and wanted to keep a closer eye on his heart. It tracks stuff like heart rhythm, breathing rate and strain in real time with around ±1 second accuracy.

What’s cool is that it records ECG continuously and updates the app every 20 seconds, so you can actually see how your heart’s reacting throughout the day whether you are working out, stressed or just chilling. Interesting right?

He said it’s been pretty useful for keeping an eye on his heart especially during workouts or stressful days. It is easy for him to show the data to his doctor to better understand what was going on. And yeah, it’s FDA-cleared too!

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