Dear Afibbers, Last week I reached my post ablation 3 month marker. I'm still trying to make sense of my recent Holter result while I wait for my followup appointment (August is vacation month here in Portugal). I know there are infinite variations and zero certainty along the path of this condition, but I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for making me more informed and less alone...I have learned so much here. I am grateful for this platform, and for the amount of time and effort spent to keep it going. So far, all is (mostly) well. I know I will likely face future challenges along the way, but I am really enjoying this present moment! Thank you again! https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200028#msg-200028 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:04:31 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200673#msg-200673 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200673#msg-200673 Drummer AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:30:30 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200034#msg-200034 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200034#msg-200034 Nancy9 AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:59:18 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200033#msg-200033 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200033#msg-200033
Carey, thank you! I made a donation to the forum...what a wonderful resource this is!]]> CindyS AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:20:52 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200032#msg-200032 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200032#msg-200032 Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 23 Aug 2025 02:50:39 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200031#msg-200031 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200031#msg-200031
I never did learn the numbers when the AF clinic outreach nurse related the results of my post-ablation Holter to me over the phone. She did emphasize the word 'a LOT...' when she told me that I had many PACs. My guess is that they numbered well above 3000. And, I went on to need another ablation a few months later.]]> gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 23 Aug 2025 02:13:47 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200030#msg-200030 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200030#msg-200030
Yes, the practice here is to deliver patient test results immediately, then schedule a followup appointment for the debrief.

The summary indicates that the sinus rhythm alternated with ectopics, with 27 isolated supraventricular extrasystoles....these are captured with their time stamps, and I can see there is a relation to bedtime and waking, possibly a couple related to exertion. If you can direct me to a resource to better educate myself about Holter results, I'd appreciate it - I assume these will be a fixture going forward!

* I should edit to add: I put the summary page through ChatGTP, and got a nice breakdown of how normal it all is - it would be nice to trust this!]]> CindyS AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 22 Aug 2025 22:32:17 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200029#msg-200029 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200029#msg-200029
You say that you are trying to make sense of your Holter results. I take it you have seen them? Are you awaiting a formal debrief on those results?]]> gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:09:04 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200028#msg-200028 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200028,200028#msg-200028
Last week I reached my post ablation 3 month marker. I'm still trying to make sense of my recent Holter result while I wait for my followup appointment (August is vacation month here in Portugal). I know there are infinite variations and zero certainty along the path of this condition, but I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for making me more informed and less alone...I have learned so much here. I am grateful for this platform, and for the amount of time and effort spent to keep it going. So far, all is (mostly) well. I know I will likely face future challenges along the way, but I am really enjoying this present moment! Thank you again!]]> CindyS AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:58:31 +0000