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The logic (as described to me by the doc) is that currently the doctor only has the information to guess at a diagnosis and the episodes are so rare and intermittent that any regular tests, and even any stress tests, are unlikely to yield the evidence needed to reach a clear diagnosis. The risks are apparently low, but there is sufficient evidence that something is wrong to try and reach a more certain diagnosis... apparently capturing an episode using a home ECG would help.
I'm 39 - I don't know where that puts me on the young /old spectrum as far as heart helth is concened... if the rest of my body is to believed then I'm probably somewhere near a cliff edge.
ewanmac
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Hi - I’m not sure what “capturing an episode” is going to tell you, beyond what you already know?
Id push for a cardiac consultant (or go private) to discuss risks of intervention vs leaving as is.
As above ^^^ 30 years ago I was told there was little actual risk if you were young and healthy, but more of a risk of clots as you got older. Be interesting to hear if that view has changed!