Test results.

imhayley · Apr 16, 2007

Today I got a copy of my test results and it says the following:
Holter monitor showed sinus arrythmia with a heart rate ranging from 52-92, with an average of 66 beats per minute. She (being me) had 4 premature ventricular contractions and 521 premature atrial beats with 1 episode of nonsustained atrial tachycardia lasting 4 beats. HU?

Well the doctor didn't say any of this to me just that I had high blood pressure and to take verapamil. This report I got from my psyciatrist today as we go over all my medical stuff too. So.....he is a doctor but not a heart doctor. Is this just a simple thing I have here or what? 521 premature atrial beats...is that good? Can someone shed some light on this subject a bit more for me? Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

bvdr · Apr 16, 2007

Actually, Haley, that is a pretty good report on your halter monitor. I've never had one but years ago when my husband had one his PVC count was, if I'm remembering correctly, in the thousands. 5 PVCs is really good! He didn't require any medications.

Your atrial arrhythmia (in your rate range). is not considered dangerous either.
The atrial tachycardia...meaning that short run of 4 beats would have averaged at least 100 a minute if it had gone on that long. Your heart reacted to the change and immediately corrected it.

I'm glad you are getting treatment for the hypertension since that is can really wear your vessels out. I know you've been going through a rough time lately so I'm glad at least this test is in the "plus" column.

imhayley · Apr 17, 2007

bdvr, Thank You for your reply. I'm very relieved to hear this is not something to worry about. I saw a different report when seeing the cardio last week so this new one, which is in more detail, kind of frightened me a bit. I try to educate myself as much as possible to reassure myself its okay and hearing others experience helps so much more. Thanks again so much!