Holter Monitoring

Holter Monitoring!

A Holter monitor is a portable, non-invasive device that records a patient’s heart rhythm (ECG) over 24-48 hours.

Purpose:

  1. Diagnose irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
  2. Monitor heart function after heart attack or surgery.
  3. Evaluate symptoms (palpitations, dizziness, syncope).
  4. Assess pacemaker/implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) function. 

    How it works:

    1. Small electrodes attached to chest.
    2. Monitor records ECG continuously.
    3. Patient keeps diary of activities/symptoms.
    4. Data analyzed to correlate symptoms with heart rhythm.

Types:

  1. 24-hour Holter monitor.
  2. 48-hour Holter monitor.
  3. Extended-wear Holter (up to 7-14 days).
  4. Mobile cardiac telemetry (MCT).

Preparation:

  • No special preparation needed
  • Avoid bathing/showering during monitoring
  • Wear comfortable clothing
  • Continue medications as prescribed

Benefits:

  • Accurate diagnosis of arrhythmias
  • Identifies correlation between symptoms and heart rhythm
  • Guides treatment decisions
  • Non-invasive and painless

Common indications:

  • Syncope (fainting)
  • Palpitations
  • Dizziness
  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of breath

Results interpretation:

  • Heart rate/rhythm analysis
  • Identification of arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation)
  • Correlation with symptoms
  • Recommendations for treatment/further testing

Benefits With Our Service

Our technicians provide continuous recording of the heart’s electrical activity over 24 to 48 hours, capturing irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard ECG. It helps in diagnosing conditions like arrhythmias, palpitations, and unexplained fainting, offering valuable insights into how the heart functions during daily activities.

Holter Monitoring

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