Holter Monitor 24-Hour Tracking

Capture the unseen. Continuous recording of your heart's electrical activity to detect transient issues that a standard ECG might miss.

Instructions

Medical professional analyzing Holter monitor data

What is a Holter Monitor?

Continuous recording of one or two ECG leads may be obtained by attaching them to a small portable tape recorder.

This is useful in detecting transient episodes of arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) or ischemia (heart diseases), which seldom occurs in standard 12-lead ECG recordings.

Unlike a standard ECG which only lasts a few seconds, the Holter Monitor provides a complete picture of your heart's activity over a 24 to 48-hour period while you go about your normal daily routine.

Arrhythmia Detection

Catches irregular heartbeats causing palpitations or dizziness.

Silent Ischemia

Detects lack of oxygen to the heart even without chest pain.

Treatment Monitoring

Evaluates effectiveness of current heart medications or pacemakers.

For Best Results

Patient Instructions

Please follow these guidelines during your monitoring period.

Wear Loose Clothing

Button-down shirts or blouses are ideal. This allows easy attachment of the device to your waist.

Avoid Water

Do not shower, bathe, or swim. Water can damage the recorder and detach the ECG electrodes.

Keep a Diary

Write down activities (walking, eating) and symptoms (dizziness, palpitations) with the exact time.

Avoid Magnets

Stay away from strong magnetic fields like metal detectors and electric blankets to prevent interference.

Ready to return the device?

Please visit the Cardiology Unit at your scheduled time.

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