erikainorlando Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I have to say...aside from the BP and HR problems. I frequently have the IHB (Irregular Heartbeat Indicator) light on when I take my BP/HR reading. It is probably more frequent at night, at the end of my day. When I get up in the morning and am rested it occcurs less often. Any ideas..?Thanks.Erika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjt22 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I think this is common. Any time the heart is beating either too fast or too slow, or changing from a rapid to very slow pace, the electrical system in the heart can have a few irregularities. A certain number of irregular beats per minute is considered "normal" even in "normal" people. Mine does this, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 This could be a number of things. It is normal for your HR to increase as you breathe in and decrease as you breathe out - this could confuse the machine. It is also normal to have some "ectopic" heart beats (also called PACs if from the top chambers of the heart, and PVCs or VEs if from the lower chambers).The most likely cause is one of the innocent causes above but it could also be a rhythm problem. Probably best to mention it to your PCP or cardiologist. A 24 hour Holter ECG would hopefully show the cause and reassure you.Flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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