The best Cardiologist in the this country! Thank you Dr Wolfson! May God continue to bless & protect you and your family! I just discovered your RUclips channel, even though I’ve followed you on other platforms for years!
If you don’t mind me asking your diagnosis? About two weeks ago I started having but feels like Skip beats. I had a EKG done I had blood work done and everything was good. I was told it’s probably stress and anxiety related. I’m doing my best and I have stress and anxiety, but they still happen. When I get this beat or extra beat or whatever it’s called it’s alarming. I had an ultrasound done last year because I turned 50 years old just for a general check up and all was good except they did say I had a slightly enlarged heart, but that was due to a lot of stress and anxiety last year. Had a family member that passed away. I went back just about a follow up ultrasound but I wasn’t having the beats at that time so I don’t go back to the cardiologist until July 23 and they can’t see me any sooner. I am thinking about getting this Zio Patch. I was wondering, what was your diagnosis? Any information would help me try to calm my anxiety down from this as you know it’s pretty alarming. Thank you for your time if you do respond.
I wore a Zio patch in August 2022 and it fell off after 4 days. I tried taping it back on but it stopped working. It did record 4 SVTs which was helpful. My cardiologist's nurse said Zio patch is not that accurate. So a few months later I was given an MCOT patch from BioTel and that one was MUCH better. No problem showering, it stayed on fine and did not itch like the Zio patch. The patches are replaced every few days and the monitor is rechargeable so I wore it for 30 days. MCOT report showed SVT, PVC, PAC and Heart Block. All that said, perhaps there is a better version of Zio Patch that works better? The one shown in this video looks different from the Zio Patch that I wore. Thanks for the video!
I have a mitrial valve prolapse and mitrial regurgitation. I had a major event in September. Ever since, I have been having palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest pains. I also have a Fitbit that has been recording very unusual heart rate fluctuations. I wore a Zio patch for a week and my results just came back stating that there was nothing of concern. I feel like I can't believe that my results came back as okie dokie. I really feel like that monitor failed me. I feel like I need heart valve replacement surgery and now the doctors will probably say my prolapse and regurgitation aren't bad enough for it.
How bizarre and suspicious that multiple commenters made this exact same comment (and same typo!!) "The best Cardiologist in the this country." ("the this country"???)
when you have a holter monitor on, is it normal to feel electricity flowing through the wires into your heart, and so much that it makes the whole chest feel hot and tight, and the heart to start jumping? My heart has been much better the past 2 years.
It's my second day here, I had to use extra tapes, and Very itching and it is So hard me not to scratch. Idk how I'm going to handle this next 12 more days.
@@sampaguita706 After about 2 days the itching pretty much went away. I did put some lotion on the area around the adhesive which I think helped a lot.
My heart started fluttering and racing and when the ambulance came both paramedics told me my heart was in A-fibrilation. By the time I got to the hospital and got a EKG my heart was elevated but it was over. I am currently on the zio patch for 3 days
Do you know if vibrations will interfere with the reading from this patch? Say, my phone is on vibrate and it's laying directly on my Zio patch monitor and is going off. Will that change the results? Or does it have to be magnetic interference?
This video is misleading in terms of instructions while wearing Zio. The manufacturer instructions state “no bath, no shower”. When I showered following instructions in this video, the moisture got in, skin became itchy and now the top part has no adhesive. You do have to protect it. The company should be packing adhesive clear dressing (used in healthcare) so people can cover before shower. Luckily, I covered it with a thick towel so I had some protection.
I wore a zio patch early last year & the Dr showed me the results that my heart stopped beating twice for 3-4 seconds each time & they wanted to install a pacemaker but I wouldn’t allow it. Any reason or idea what would make my heart stop beating for those times?
I'm on day 13. I had it put on because I knew I was having PVC's (or some sort of ectopic beat) for two weeks before I got it put on. But the last three days, I think they've pretty much gone away. Not sure why. I'll be interested into what this ends up showing.
check iron levels and magnesium, sodium and potassium levels of your blood in a very good lab. as lack or in balance of those causes heart problems and not many doctors test your blood for these. also liver bile issues cause irregular heart beat
What?? I was told NOT to get this wet and I covered it as best I could in the shower, and I don't know if it got wet but the adhesive does not stick. 😠 I hope I can make it 7 days with this thing with surgical tape, which the person at the Zio office said they can't recommend but do what you have to do (?). It's also itchy. It's going to be a long week.
I went to the drugstore and bought the clear waterproof dressings. I cut it to mold around the patch and made it completely waterproof. It's worked so far because I'm extremely active.
One big negative is (unless you don't sweat at all) I cannot exercise. Even a mild sweat will cause the device to fall off. In addition, that means the monitor cannot record what your heart is doing when exercising. Seems to me that how my heart is doing during exercise would be important. This device won't do that due to the "no sweat" requirement.
I just started wearing mine today and the whole point is to monitor how my heart is doing during long periods of exercise, like 2-3 hr runs, because my stress test came out fine. Wish me luck 😂
If you do not get the monitor wet, there are absolutely no problems. Shower the bottom part of your body and wash the top part with a washcloth. Wash your hair with the hand held shower. It’s cumbersome but it works! 😊
Do you accept insurance? When I called and talked with one of your counselors and it sounded like a lot of what you offer is out of pocket expenses, which is unfortunate.
@@NaturalHeartDoctor Ive never heard of a real doctor not accepting insurance something sounds fishy maybe its because your not a real doctor
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my son just mailed his in on Tuesday. How long til he can get results? can he get a call from the people you mentioned in the video or does he have to wait til he sees his cardiologist at the end of the month?
Do you know if vibrations will interfere with the reading from this patch? Say, my phone is on vibrate and it's laying directly on my Zio patch monitor and is going off. Will that change the results? Or does it have to be magnetic interference?
To make sure you are getting the correct information from our team, we do recommend that you schedule a 20-minute Free Health Strategy Call with one of our certified Health Coaches. They are excellent and trained in cardiac care and nutrition. They will be the best to be able to assess your current situation and discuss a recommended treatment plan for you. You can schedule your call here: naturalheartdoctor.com/health-coaching-strategy-call/
I'm on day 2 going on day 3 tomorrow. Is it normal for a cardiologist to order blood work for something not related to a certain issue? Also can a cardiologist prescribe weightloss medications?
Thank you, Im assuming the no is for the weightloss medication....i was just wondering if they could, I will be calling my own doctor anyways on monday Thank you again @@NaturalHeartDoctor
Yes, it's normal for cardiologists to order blood work. There are a lot of things which can cause heart problems, including hormonal issues, nutrient deficiencies, and infections. These would only show show up in blood tests.
You CANNOT shower, bathe or swim with the monitor. The instructions are very clear that you must not get this wet. Even the outpatient hospital where mine was put on said as much. I've had mine on for 2 days, no problems with tape, itching, sleeping, etc. I've got another 11 to go but I don't even know it's there. It was free through my health insurance. A cardiologist ordered it, I went into outpatient hospital and was out in 10 minutes. Didn't cost me a dime. Looking forward to the results when this is over.
You cant shower for 24 hrs. After 24hrs you can shower you just must not submerge in water. What i do is i put a very large bandage over mine when im showering. I still dont submerge that area in water but it helps protect it from getting any water in it, and if water does come in contact it would be very minimal .. just be smart with it..
With a Zio monitor you can shower after 24 hours but cannot stay submerged in water. Put a couple pieces of tegaderm over the adhesive areas and it will stay attached just fine as long as the skin is prepped properly. If the area of skin where the patch is applied does not feel very irritated prior to applying, the skin hasn't been prepared properly. This video is incorrect in saying you can swim or submerge based on the directions provided by zio. I personally think you can submerge as long as the monitor stays attached firmly.
Mine didn't look like the one shown in this video. Maybe it's a different model? It's the same company though. It was loose in the middle part where you press the button. Only the sides had sticky stuff. Not sure how accurate this could really be. It's just a very thin, flimsy sticky film on your skin. It certainly wasn't accurate for me. My Fitbit was picking up very crazy heart fluctuations, I was having palpitations, chest pain, light headedness and I have a diagnosed mitrial valve prolapse and regurgitation. I also had an event a few months ago. I have not been doing well since. I struggle to do anything beyond light activities. My grandfather and great grandfather also died unexpectedly of heart issues. So, this is scary. I FINALLY got a heart monitor and was hoping this would lead to them finally concluding that yes, I should have valve replacement surgery (which is what I think I need) but this company is saying that there were no findings of concern during the week I wore mine. This just makes it look like I am making up my symptoms and keeps me from getting proper treatment. Now I don't really know what to do. For me, this was not helpful. If I get any say in the future I will not choose this brand.
I am on day 4, and the electrodes refuse to stay attached, resulting in a blinking orange/red light indicating a malfunction. I called and was told to put tape over the electrodes but this has not been effective. There is no way this is going to last for 14 days! Poorly designed product IMHO. And, of course, the adhesive from the patch has irritated my skin.
It’s really not accurate at all. If you used the button press during the events it usually blocks the results because of movement. The doctor interpreting the results will write it off as artifact ad not consider those at all.
It didn't work for me either. It's scary when you're feeling chest pains or palpitations and you're relying on this monitor to get you proper treatment. My grandfather and his Dad both died unexpectedly of heart issues and I feel like I need proper diagnosis soon. This thing is a roadblock in me getting that proper diagnosis and treatment.
I hate the design of this monitor. I’ve had to wear it twice. Each time the glue starts to give me a horribly itchy rash after a few days. It’s awful. The worst thing about it is the button. You’re supposed to press a button in the middle of the patch when you experience an event. The only problem is this very act of button pressing completely obscured whatever was happening in my heart multiple times and instead showed only artifact from the movement of the button press, so the doctor was unable to tell me anything. Dumb gimmicky design
Would NEVER wear this think for more than 3 days... its very annoying.. if you cant see the heart rate over 72 hours pretty sure you wont see more in 2 weeks.. and studies on this?
Some problems might not show up in 3 days. I had a monitor on for 30 days, and it recorded about 5 instances of Heart Block on 5 different days. And various other abnormal heartbeats, but there were several days where nothing was recorded. I also went at least 5 days straight with nothing being reported. So it seems good to monitor for a longer period to really know what's going on with your heart, especially if symptoms are intermittent.
The best Cardiologist in the this country! Thank you Dr Wolfson! May God continue to bless & protect you and your family! I just discovered your RUclips channel, even though I’ve followed you on other platforms for years!
May God bless you and yours
@@NaturalHeartDoctor GOD Bless you and DRs like you!
Was told you CANNOT swim or shower face-on.
I wore it for 2 weeks and had no problems.
I wore this for 11 days a couple years ago when I had problems and it was very effective in diagnosing.
If you don’t mind me asking your diagnosis? About two weeks ago I started having but feels like Skip beats. I had a EKG done I had blood work done and everything was good. I was told it’s probably stress and anxiety related. I’m doing my best and I have stress and anxiety, but they still happen. When I get this beat or extra beat or whatever it’s called it’s alarming. I had an ultrasound done last year because I turned 50 years old just for a general check up and all was good except they did say I had a slightly enlarged heart, but that was due to a lot of stress and anxiety last year. Had a family member that passed away. I went back just about a follow up ultrasound but I wasn’t having the beats at that time so I don’t go back to the cardiologist until July 23 and they can’t see me any sooner. I am thinking about getting this Zio Patch. I was wondering, what was your diagnosis? Any information would help me try to calm my anxiety down from this as you know it’s pretty alarming. Thank you for your time if you do respond.
I wore a Zio patch in August 2022 and it fell off after 4 days. I tried taping it back on but it stopped working. It did record 4 SVTs which was helpful. My cardiologist's nurse said Zio patch is not that accurate. So a few months later I was given an MCOT patch from BioTel and that one was MUCH better. No problem showering, it stayed on fine and did not itch like the Zio patch. The patches are replaced every few days and the monitor is rechargeable so I wore it for 30 days. MCOT report showed SVT, PVC, PAC and Heart Block. All that said, perhaps there is a better version of Zio Patch that works better? The one shown in this video looks different from the Zio Patch that I wore. Thanks for the video!
I have a mitrial valve prolapse and mitrial regurgitation. I had a major event in September. Ever since, I have been having palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest pains. I also have a Fitbit that has been recording very unusual heart rate fluctuations. I wore a Zio patch for a week and my results just came back stating that there was nothing of concern. I feel like I can't believe that my results came back as okie dokie. I really feel like that monitor failed me. I feel like I need heart valve replacement surgery and now the doctors will probably say my prolapse and regurgitation aren't bad enough for it.
You’re most welcome!
My 14 year old is a heart transplant pt he has had this on 2 days and already has the tape peeling up
The best Cardiologist in the this country! Thank you Dr Wolfson!
Thank you Tony!
How bizarre and suspicious that multiple commenters made this exact same comment (and same typo!!) "The best Cardiologist in the this country." ("the this country"???)
Can this help in diagnosing or catching POTS?
when you have a holter monitor on, is it normal to feel electricity flowing through the wires into your heart, and so much that it makes the whole chest feel hot and tight, and the heart to start jumping? My heart has been much better the past 2 years.
It's my second day here, I had to use extra tapes, and Very itching and it is So hard me not to scratch.
Idk how I'm going to handle this next 12 more days.
same
having random electro shocking impulse in my breast where it placed.
I couldn’t weird because of the itching
Oh no 😥 now I’m worried I’m very sensitive to adhesives. What about using skin prep ? Im wondering if you can use that ? What ended up happening?
@@sampaguita706 After about 2 days the itching pretty much went away. I did put some lotion on the area around the adhesive which I think helped a lot.
My heart started fluttering and racing and when the ambulance came both paramedics told me my heart was in A-fibrilation. By the time I got to the hospital and got a EKG my heart was elevated but it was over. I am currently on the zio patch for 3 days
Do you know if vibrations will interfere with the reading from this patch? Say, my phone is on vibrate and it's laying directly on my Zio patch monitor and is going off. Will that change the results? Or does it have to be magnetic interference?
So sorry to hear this! Let us know if you need our help in any way! Give us a call: 480-535-6844
This video is misleading in terms of instructions while wearing Zio. The manufacturer instructions state “no bath, no shower”. When I showered following instructions in this video, the moisture got in, skin became itchy and now the top part has no adhesive.
You do have to protect it. The company should be packing adhesive clear dressing (used in healthcare) so people can cover before shower. Luckily, I covered it with a thick towel so I had some protection.
I wore a zio patch early last year & the Dr showed me the results that my heart stopped beating twice for 3-4 seconds each time & they wanted to install a pacemaker but I wouldn’t allow it. Any reason or idea what would make my heart stop beating for those times?
Yes...many reasons. Did it occur during sleep? Do u have sleep apnea? Vitamin and mineral deficiencies and envirotoxins too
@@NaturalHeartDoctor
It occurred while I was driving around in upper elevations & yes I do have sleep apnea & was on a cpap @ that time & still am
I'm on day 13. I had it put on because I knew I was having PVC's (or some sort of ectopic beat) for two weeks before I got it put on. But the last three days, I think they've pretty much gone away. Not sure why. I'll be interested into what this ends up showing.
It says you can't sumarge into water...so no swimming? And do they make latex free monitors?
check iron levels and magnesium, sodium and potassium levels of your blood in a very good lab. as lack or in balance of those causes heart problems and not many doctors test your blood for these. also liver bile issues cause irregular heart beat
I was told i could shower, no problem. Just got it installed
What?? I was told NOT to get this wet and I covered it as best I could in the shower, and I don't know if it got wet but the adhesive does not stick. 😠 I hope I can make it 7 days with this thing with surgical tape, which the person at the Zio office said they can't recommend but do what you have to do (?). It's also itchy. It's going to be a long week.
I went to the drugstore and bought the clear waterproof dressings. I cut it to mold around the patch and made it completely waterproof. It's worked so far because I'm extremely active.
One big negative is (unless you don't sweat at all) I cannot exercise. Even a mild sweat will cause the device to fall off. In addition, that means the monitor cannot record what your heart is doing when exercising. Seems to me that how my heart is doing during exercise would be important. This device won't do that due to the "no sweat" requirement.
Totally understand
crazy lies and propaganda, that patch adhesive is incredibly strong, it’s actually difficult to remove.
You can workout you just can’t do very intense workouts that make you sweat a lot. Even then the adhesive is VERY strong
I just started wearing mine today and the whole point is to monitor how my heart is doing during long periods of exercise, like 2-3 hr runs, because my stress test came out fine. Wish me luck 😂
If you do not get the monitor wet, there are absolutely no problems. Shower the bottom part of your body and wash the top part with a washcloth. Wash your hair with the hand held shower. It’s cumbersome but it works! 😊
Great tip!
Do you accept insurance? When I called and talked with one of your counselors and it sounded like a lot of what you offer is out of pocket expenses, which is unfortunate.
We do not accept any insurance at this time
@@NaturalHeartDoctor Ive never heard of a real doctor not accepting insurance something sounds fishy maybe its because your not a real doctor
my son just mailed his in on Tuesday. How long til he can get results? can he get a call from the people you mentioned in the video or does he have to wait til he sees his cardiologist at the end of the month?
You can try to give them a call!
Do you know if vibrations will interfere with the reading from this patch? Say, my phone is on vibrate and it's laying directly on my Zio patch monitor and is going off. Will that change the results? Or does it have to be magnetic interference?
To make sure you are getting the correct information from our team, we do recommend that you schedule a 20-minute Free Health Strategy Call with one of our certified Health Coaches. They are excellent and trained in cardiac care and nutrition. They will be the best to be able to assess your current situation and discuss a recommended treatment plan for you. You can schedule your call here: naturalheartdoctor.com/health-coaching-strategy-call/
I'm on day 2 going on day 3 tomorrow.
Is it normal for a cardiologist to order blood work for something not related to a certain issue?
Also can a cardiologist prescribe weightloss medications?
Nope! You should talk to one of our health coaches. The call is completely free and extremely helpful if you have questions
Thank you, Im assuming the no is for the weightloss medication....i was just wondering if they could, I will be calling my own doctor anyways on monday
Thank you again
@@NaturalHeartDoctor
Yes, it's normal for cardiologists to order blood work.
There are a lot of things which can cause heart problems, including hormonal issues, nutrient deficiencies, and infections. These would only show show up in blood tests.
@@Infinity364 Thank you
You CANNOT shower, bathe or swim with the monitor. The instructions are very clear that you must not get this wet. Even the outpatient hospital where mine was put on said as much. I've had mine on for 2 days, no problems with tape, itching, sleeping, etc. I've got another 11 to go but I don't even know it's there. It was free through my health insurance. A cardiologist ordered it, I went into outpatient hospital and was out in 10 minutes. Didn't cost me a dime. Looking forward to the results when this is over.
Not sure which one you have, I have the zio xt and it specifically says I can shower with it after 24 hours
Thank you for your feedback
You cant shower for 24 hrs. After 24hrs you can shower you just must not submerge in water. What i do is i put a very large bandage over mine when im showering. I still dont submerge that area in water but it helps protect it from getting any water in it, and if water does come in contact it would be very minimal .. just be smart with it..
With a Zio monitor you can shower after 24 hours but cannot stay submerged in water. Put a couple pieces of tegaderm over the adhesive areas and it will stay attached just fine as long as the skin is prepped properly. If the area of skin where the patch is applied does not feel very irritated prior to applying, the skin hasn't been prepared properly.
This video is incorrect in saying you can swim or submerge based on the directions provided by zio. I personally think you can submerge as long as the monitor stays attached firmly.
I have one on now and it said, after 24 hours, you can shower but to try to limit the amount of spray hitting it. I don’t think it said I could swim.
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Mine lasted 23 hrs. The tape is garbage.
Mine didn't look like the one shown in this video. Maybe it's a different model? It's the same company though. It was loose in the middle part where you press the button. Only the sides had sticky stuff. Not sure how accurate this could really be. It's just a very thin, flimsy sticky film on your skin. It certainly wasn't accurate for me. My Fitbit was picking up very crazy heart fluctuations, I was having palpitations, chest pain, light headedness and I have a diagnosed mitrial valve prolapse and regurgitation. I also had an event a few months ago. I have not been doing well since. I struggle to do anything beyond light activities. My grandfather and great grandfather also died unexpectedly of heart issues. So, this is scary. I FINALLY got a heart monitor and was hoping this would lead to them finally concluding that yes, I should have valve replacement surgery (which is what I think I need) but this company is saying that there were no findings of concern during the week I wore mine. This just makes it look like I am making up my symptoms and keeps me from getting proper treatment. Now I don't really know what to do. For me, this was not helpful. If I get any say in the future I will not choose this brand.
I am on day 4, and the electrodes refuse to stay attached, resulting in a blinking orange/red light indicating a malfunction. I called and was told to put tape over the electrodes but this has not been effective. There is no way this is going to last for 14 days! Poorly designed product IMHO. And, of course, the adhesive from the patch has irritated my skin.
Sorry to hear this!
A review by a guy who WORKS for the company?
Was supposed to wear it for 14 days, it fell off after 3 days. Useless.
Sorry this happened!
I have 100s of palps a day and after 7 days the zio patch said I only had 2 PVCs
It’s really not accurate at all. If you used the button press during the events it usually blocks the results because of movement. The doctor interpreting the results will write it off as artifact ad not consider those at all.
Do you feel that many happening?
It didn't work for me either. It's scary when you're feeling chest pains or palpitations and you're relying on this monitor to get you proper treatment. My grandfather and his Dad both died unexpectedly of heart issues and I feel like I need proper diagnosis soon. This thing is a roadblock in me getting that proper diagnosis and treatment.
I hate the design of this monitor. I’ve had to wear it twice. Each time the glue starts to give me a horribly itchy rash after a few days. It’s awful.
The worst thing about it is the button. You’re supposed to press a button in the middle of the patch when you experience an event. The only problem is this very act of button pressing completely obscured whatever was happening in my heart multiple times and instead showed only artifact from the movement of the button press, so the doctor was unable to tell me anything. Dumb gimmicky design
So sorry you don’t like it!
The monitor came off the night it was applied after I chance my shirt
Sorry to hear this!
Would NEVER wear this think for more than 3 days... its very annoying.. if you cant see the heart rate over 72 hours pretty sure you wont see more in 2 weeks.. and studies on this?
Some problems might not show up in 3 days. I had a monitor on for 30 days, and it recorded about 5 instances of Heart Block on 5 different days. And various other abnormal heartbeats, but there were several days where nothing was recorded. I also went at least 5 days straight with nothing being reported. So it seems good to monitor for a longer period to really know what's going on with your heart, especially if symptoms are intermittent.