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Hello Dr Sharka I Am A 51 Year Old Women

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Posted on Fri, 18 Aug 2023
Question: Hello dr Sharka I am a 51 year old women and have a history of heart rate flexuations I also use a kardia XXXXXXX and an apple smart watch .. I have recently had in March of this year a cardia strip for 14 days a ecg and ultrasound and MPI stress test a carotid ultrasound ans complete blood work … all came back normal but I do have pac 8.8 percent and occasional svt … blood pressure is normal ecg kardia normal I did have a reading on my Apple Watch today in grocery store said 173bpm but I felt nothing but was carrying a basket I have attached picture just wondering if this could be a one off or should I be concerned
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
This is a device artifact.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back to Ask a Doctor service!

I understand your concern and would explain that it is very likely that this reading is just an artifact device or movement related, not a real value, as you had no palpitations or shortness of breath during that moment.

So, there is no reason to panic!

There is no reason to perform any additional cardiac tests.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

I remain at your disposal in case of further questions whenever you need!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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Hello Dr Sharka I Am A 51 Year Old Women

Brief Answer: This is a device artifact. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Welcome back to Ask a Doctor service! I understand your concern and would explain that it is very likely that this reading is just an artifact device or movement related, not a real value, as you had no palpitations or shortness of breath during that moment. So, there is no reason to panic! There is no reason to perform any additional cardiac tests. Hope you will find this information helpful! I remain at your disposal in case of further questions whenever you need! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri