Testing & Procedures
Holter monitoring is a noninvasive diagnostic test that continuously records your heart’s electrical activity, usually over a 24–72 hour period. This extended monitoring helps detect irregular rhythms that may not appear during a standard EKG. Medicor Cardiology offers comprehensive Holter services to evaluate symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, or fainting.
Overview
A Holter monitor is a portable EKG device worn for one to three days to record your heart’s activity around the clock. Small electrodes are placed on the chest and connected to a lightweight recording unit that you wear as you go about normal daily activities.
The test helps your cardiologist identify abnormal rhythms, skipped beats, or other electrical irregularities that may cause symptoms not captured in a brief in-office EKG.
Your care team will attach several small electrodes to your chest with adhesive patches and connect them to a compact recorder. You’ll be asked to keep a simple activity and symptom log while wearing the monitor.
After your monitoring period is complete, the device is returned to the office where your recorded data is analyzed and reviewed by your physician. This information helps determine whether further evaluation or treatment is needed.
Highlights
Holter monitoring provides detailed, continuous data that helps your cardiologist make the most informed decisions about your heart rhythm care.
Uses small electrode patches to record your heart rhythm during normal activity.
Typical duration of continuous monitoring, depending on your physician’s recommendation.
Small sensors are placed on the chest to detect every heartbeat with precision.
Learn how continuous rhythm monitoring supports treatment for complex arrhythmias.
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Holter monitoring can be an essential step toward understanding unexplained heart rhythm symptoms. Contact Medicor Cardiology to schedule your test and review your results with our experienced team.
Holter monitoring helps identify abnormal heart rhythms that may cause symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, or fainting.
Most patients wear a Holter monitor for 24 to 72 hours, depending on their doctor’s recommendation.
You should avoid getting the device wet. Gentle daily activity is allowed, but your doctor will provide specific instructions for your test period.
Once the device is returned, the recorded data is analyzed by your cardiologist to identify any irregular heart rhythms or electrical abnormalities.
