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Important Things to Know About Holter Monitors

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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Important Information About Holter Monitors

A Holter monitor is a non-invasive, painless test that records your heart’s electrical activity on
a continuous basis for 24 to 48 hours. It is an extended form of an electrocardiogram (ECG).
This type of test helps doctors diagnose and monitor myocardial ischemia (reduced blood
supply to the heart muscle and cardiac arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats).
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