Holter – Ambulatory cardiac monitoring – Ambulatory ECG

Description Holter monitoring

Ambulatory cardiac monitoring – way to view and record the electrical activity of the heart. He produced during the conduct of the ordinary, daily activities. Most recorders have a size pager or cellphone.

Reasons for Holter Monitoring

The survey is conducted to detect any cardiac arrhythmias.

The heartbeat is controlled by electrical impulses of man. Sometimes the transmission of these pulses problems. When an anomaly is present continuously, it is easy to see in a doctor's office. But sometimes there is a problem for a short time. Ambulatory cardiac monitoring records the electrical activity of the heart for long periods of time. This method makes it possible to identify the cause and time of occurrence of problems.

Your doctor may prescribe outpatient cardiac monitoring to detect:

• Connections of the heart and frequent fainting;
• Cardiopalmus;
• Effective treatment of heart disease.

As Holter monitoring?

Before the test,

First, the doctor examines and makes an electrocardiogram (ECG).

Procedure Holter monitoring

Type of inspection depends on the device:

• Holter – a small device attached to the patient. Electrodes are attached to the breast apparatus small amount of glue. They should not be removed during the monitoring period,. It is necessary to keep a diary of their activities for the coming 24 o'clock. The device and sent for analysis blog. Some devices have a button event. It is necessary to press a certain button each time you have symptoms.
• Cyclic monitoring – zakrerlen electrode can be on your wrist, finger, or chest. This device records the event a few minutes at a time, and repeats the cycle first. It is necessary to press the button during or after symptoms to save data. For longer periods of monitoring, there is the implantable version. Such an electrode is surgically implanted under the skin.
• Event recorder – the device is only used when a patient has certain symptoms. The apparatus may be mounted on the wrist and having the activation button. There is also a version of the event recorder in the form of a pager. Such a device is fixed on the chest. Some of them are connected with the central database, that can immediately detect and respond to an event when activation signal.
• CardioNet (Ambulatory cardiac monitoring telemetry) – special service monitors the state of the heart continuously. She immediately respond in case of serious events.

During the outpatient cardiac monitoring is necessary to avoid being near some electrical appliances: magnets, metal detectors, high-voltage wires, microwave ovens, electric blankets, electric toothbrushes, shavers.

After the examination,

After the procedure, the examinee can return to daily activities.

How long does the Holter monitor?

Typically, the procedure takes 24 o'clock. If the problem occurs rarely, perhaps, verification becomes necessary for a longer period of time. It may also require the use of different types of devices.

Whether due to ambulatory cardiac monitoring pain?

No. When removing the electrodes pasted possible discomfort.

The results of Holter monitoring

After examining the recorded information the doctor can prescribe the most appropriate type of treatment.

It is necessary to go to the hospital in cases

• Difficulty breathing;
• Chest pain;
• Other symptoms.