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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Diana Melnyk added photos to a journal post
3 years ago (December 27, 2022)
Wondering if someone can comment on this data from my Apple Watch. My cardiologist had me forward it to him but I won't hear back for another week. I am 3 mos post mitral valve repair. Heart rate still high and BP 90's over low 70's/high60's. Wondering if anyone had... Read more.
3 years ago (December 27, 2022)
It might take someone like marie that has medical training to comment. It beats a flat line for sure.
3 years ago (December 27, 2022)
Oh Richard lol
3 years ago (December 27, 2022)
Nurse Myers here…Your EKG shows Normal Sinus rhythm, which is great. The stuff on the top line is just artifact, caused by motion or poor contact. Nothing to worry about there..
3 years ago (December 27, 2022)
Hi Diana, I am 3 months post mitral valve repair. My puls is in the high 80s and low 90s, and my BP is 90/60 most of the time. My BP was always this low, but my pulse was lower befor the surgery. I expect it to go down with... Read more.
3 years ago (December 27, 2022)
I just did a test on my watch to see what it looked like. It's very similar to the picture you posted. That erratic movement in the red line is where you don't have good contact and movement. You're in sinus rhythm, so that's a good thing. I mentioned my... Read more.
3 years ago (December 27, 2022)
😊 Great having Marie's expertise!!! How cool. 😊
3 years ago (December 27, 2022)
I do agree that you cannot count 100% on the technology of the watch… sometimes the interpretation is wrong, but in your case it is correct…
3 years ago (December 27, 2022)
Marie knows her stuff for sure. She could be my post surgery nurse anytime. Whats another richard among friends.
3 years ago (December 27, 2022)
Marie was very helpful to me both before and after. I'm glad she's part of this group of heart warriors.
3 years ago (December 27, 2022)
Thanks everyone for your input!
3 years ago (December 28, 2022)
My wife has an Apple watch. My doctor ( knowing me ) suggested I DO NOT get one. I would watch it all the time!! 😂 and I think there is just some guy at Apple drawing the lines, like art, and just sending them out! Lol 😆
3 years ago (December 28, 2022)
So. From now on, I will seek medical reassuring from nurse Myers! My wife says she's good with it! Hahaha 😆
3 years ago (December 28, 2022)
Seriously..Thanks Marie!! Your awesome!!
3 years ago (December 28, 2022)
Happy to help!
3 years ago (December 28, 2022)
I tossed my watch out the window to see if time really flies.
3 years ago (December 28, 2022)
Richard- flat line and flying time - sounds like start of song for the group …

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