24H/48H/72H/7DAY/14 DAY HOLTERS

Holter monitoring is a test that records a patient’s heart beat for 24, 48, or 72 hours plus 7 day and 14 day tests. This test allows your physicians to capture more data on your cardiac activity over a longer period of time compared to a single echocardiogram test session. There is no pain or risk associated with this test.

For this test, a patient has to visit the office to have the monitor fitted and to receive instructions on how to use it. A technician will place electrodes on the patient’s chest. These electrodes are attached to wires called leads that connect to a small device to be worn on a belt around the waist. The patient is advised to carry on a normal routine and keep a log of all the daily activities. For patients who wear monitors for 24, 48, 72 hours you MUST NOT shower or bathe for the duration of the test, as it is important to keep the monitor and electrodes dry. Patients who are asked to wear monitors for 7 to 14 days will be supplied with additional replacement electrodes to permit bathing.