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[tgisue]

Hi

I have been experiencing daily palps for 3 months now and finally had an appt with a cardiologist a week ago.

I had an ecg which he made no comment on, but thought they were benign and would arrange a 48 hr monitor

BUT, the letter to my GP mentions "slightly prolonged QT" at 503 ms and suggested beta blockers to be used until review.

Now of course I googled Prolonged QT waves and panic has completely taken over.

Anyone had any experience or knowledge of this showing on ECG

[Tinkerbell]

Sorry can't help with the ECG, but beta blockers are one of the first line  treatments for heart rhythm disorders, so although I completely understand your anxiety it is good you are being prescribed them in the interim.

[Tinkerbell]

I have got an echo next month because of my palpitations and then cardiologist in September, I was prescribed a beta blocker for night several years ago by cardiologist for the palpitations.

[greenECLECtus28]

I would try not to panic and don't google, I know it's tempting to but I would say that slightly prolonged QT would not be long QT syndrome which you have probably come across when you've googled. I have had palpitations for many years from peri menopause onwards  sometimes they are an absolute nightmare constant what feels like skipped beats and fluttering I was diagnosed with SVT's I have had a few holter monitors and they have come back having picked up the palps but my heart rhythm has been normal, palpitations are quite common in us ladies going through the menopause the fluctuation in hormones can cause them. My cardiologist prescribed me a Calcium Channel Blocker as because I have Asthma they don't prescribe Beta Blockers but for people who can take them I understand they are very effective.

If it's really worrying you get an appointment and discuss with your GP, did he make a comment at your appointment if not then he probably doesn't think it's significant when you get your holter monitor be sure to go about you're normal day, I'm sure everything will be fine

Take care

[tgisue]

Just thought I would update for those who might have this issue in the future looking for answers.

Because I am going to Mexico in a couple of days and NHS appointment wasnt until the end of August, I went for a private cardiology appt at my local Spire.

The consultant said that calculating QT should always be done manually for an accurate reading, and unfortunately some doctors are lazy and just use the potentially wildly inaccurate reading the ecg provides.

He did another Ecg which was normal and have just had the results of the 24hr monitor which captured all my palps and he has reported all completely normal and to enjoy my long awaited holiday.

To say I am relieved is such an understatement!

Many thanks to those who gave reassurance.

Sue