24 hours Holter Monitor
24 Hours Holter Monitor
What is Holter Monitor?
Holter monitor is a continuous recording of your heart rhythm, usually for 24 hours, while you go about your usual daily activities. It is especially useful in diagnosing abnormal heart rhythms.
An abnormal heart rhythm, called an arrhythmia, is a change in either the speed or pattern of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart may beat too fast, too slowly or irregularly. Doctors can diagnose an arrhythmia by obtaining an electrocardiogram (ECG), which is a recording of the heart’s electrical activity. During a standard ECG test, the heart’s electrical signals are recorded on a moving strip of paper.
Procedure
You are fitted with the monitor and electrodes by a technician. Several areas on your chest are carefully cleansed with alcohol and an abrasive lotion, to ensure that the electrodes have good contact with the skin. Men may need to have areas of their chest shaved. Next, the electrodes are placed on your chest and are connected by wires to the monitor. It is important that the electrodes and wires remain attached for the entire monitoring period. You will also be given a diary in which you will enter your activities and symptoms during the monitoring period.
IMPORTANT: Please Read and Follow Instruction Carefully
1. Wear a loose-fitting blouse or shirt, with the buttons in front.
2. When sleeping, try to stay on your back with the recorder positioned at your side, so that the electrodes are not pulled off.
3. Do not get the electrodes, wires or recorder wet. Do not swim, take a bath, or shower while wearing the recorder.
4. If one of the electrodes or wires comes loose, a light on the monitor will flash. Press on each electrode to try to restore contact. If you cannot restore contact, call your doctor.
5. While wearing the recorder, avoid electric blankets, magnets, metal detectors, and high voltage areas such as power lines. Signals from these devices may affect the recording.
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