A Holter monitor is a type of electrocardiogram device that is wearable and records the heart’s rate and rhythm. It provides a complete picture of these parameters as you perform everyday tasks. Holter monitors assist cardiology personnel in providing accurate cardiology monitoring and testing of patients.

This monitor is battery operated and has wires and electrode patches that attach to the skin.
It is comparable to the size of a cell phone. It records the electrical activity of the heart for 24 to 48 hours.
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