Event Monitor

I am presently wearing an event monitor as I prepare for ICD implantation. I realize many have worn and are familiar with these monitors, perhaps someone can advise me as to when to record event. I have thousands of Pvcs a day, so obviously I am not goint to be pressing it constantly. I also get runs often, as well as lightheaded and a sense of "losing my stomach".  I have recorded a few, but honestly feel ridiculous to continually keep logging what is routine for me. Hmmm. From what I understand, is it true that these 'recorded events' are only what are recorded and evaluated? If that's the case, then I should press it often?
  I am often awakened in the middle of the night with 'things' going on, so they're a no-brainer.  Just wondering if some of you pros can advise. Thanks, Steve

[Momto3]

Hey Stevet!

Ah, the event monitor...Watch out for those sticky patches; they can be quite irritating to the skin..OUCH!  Try moving them around when you change them (not far from the spot, but a little away so the exact same spot doesn't get too irritated).

As for recording the events, I didn't record too many "regular" PVCs either...I could have kept them hopping if I had done that.  I'd send in some of the runs, and those events which correlate to symptoms.  Just try to get a few of each type of thing you feel.  Don't worry about sending too many recordings.  It's better than missing an important "event."  You know what the "regular" PVCs feel like, so you probably don't need those, but yep on the runs and other weird stuff.

Good luck!  When do you get the ICD?
connie

[PerChance]

I have been in the same boat twice before.  Thousands of PVCs per day, but I was never quite sure when to press that record button.  Eventually, I figured I might as well get my money's worth out of the thing, so I likely over-recorded.  The event monitor company didn't seem to mind, especially if I saved up 4-5 and called them all in at once.  For the whole batch of 60 days I wore monitors, nothing terribly helpful showed up, even though I recorded often and could have sworn I captured at least a few "good" episodes.  It wasn't until I did an EP study that WPW - SVT was caught and ablated.

Good luck!  I hope the event monitor and later the ICD truly help you.    

[Sirenet]

  Thanks for your replies. I realize my question may have seemed self-explanatory, but I honestly am pretty much always feeling something. Twice in particular in the past, I evidently was in V-tach and I couldn't differentiate it from my normal run of Pvcs. I was wondering, I guess, was that if I didn't record 'event' would nothing be monitored or any results when completed. It would seem that they have enough of what they need, so I wonder what it is that they are looking for. Many thanks
  Yes Connie, I am NOT  looking forward to the incidental and inwanted 'waxings' !!  ;-)

[Momto3]

LOL!!

As for the recording, I think it's always better to send too many (think of yourself as a rock star!) than too few...