Bethy,

I had an EKG and had to wear that Halt Monitor for what seemed like forever (probably 24 or 48 hours). I was participating in synchronized swimming at the time and I had the unusual occurrence of becoming extremely out of breath at the beginning of my routine, then getting more breath as I went on. That prompted the testing.

It turned out to be slight mitral valve prolapse - the mitral valve in the heart that doesn't open and shut properly. Sometimes it's called a heart murmur. Apparently a large number of women have it and don't even know. (I probably wouldn't have if I hadn't been engaged in sports.)

The main thing it means is that I have to pre-medicate with an antibiotic before I have any dental work done. I was diagnosed with this almost 20 years ago and I don't even know I have it.

Not saying that will be your situation, but wanted to assure you that mitral valve is very common so wanted to help ease your mind a bit.

{{{{{Bethy}}}}}