Tuesday, 26 March 2013

What is a holter monitor?


A holter monitor is a small device that can record the heart rhythm over a few days. In most cases, the holter monitor is worn for 2-3 days. The holter is usually used to assess the heart rhythm in patients. The portable recording device comes with electrodes. The holter monitor must be worn continuously and can be of some inconvenience. You can do most daily living activities but should not participate in sports. At the end of 3 days, the holter is returned back to the doctor who can then determine the heart rhythm over the past few days.

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