ECG Holter monitoring

Holter monitors are invaluable tools for providing a comprehensive picture of your heart's health over an extended period, helping doctors make more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
An ECG Holter monitor is a portable device used to continuously record the electrical activity of your heart, typically over 24 to 48 hours, although it can be used for longer periods if needed.

ECG Holter monitor's purposes

Detecting Arrhythmias: Holter monitors are primarily used to detect irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) that may not be captured during a standard ECG, which records heart activity for only a few minutes.
Evaluating Symptoms: If you experience symptoms like dizziness, fainting, palpitations, or chest pain, a Holter monitor can help determine if these are related to heart problems.
Assessing Treatment: Doctors use Holter monitors to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments for heart conditions, such as medications or pacemakers.
Monitoring Heart Health: It helps in assessing whether your heart is getting enough oxygen and if the electrical impulses in your heart are functioning correctly.

Use of ECG Holter monitor

Attachment: A technician will attach electrodes to your chest using adhesive patches. These electrodes are connected to the Holter monitor, which you can carry in a pocket, pouch, or wear around your neck or waist.
Daily Activities: You can go about your normal activities while wearing the monitor, but you should avoid getting it wet (no bathing, swimming, or showering) and stay away from high-voltage areas and large magnets.
Recording Symptoms: You will be asked to keep a diary of your activities and any symptoms you experience, noting the time and what you were doing when the symptoms occurred.
Data Analysis: After the monitoring period, you return the device to the technician, who will analyze the recorded data alongside your diary entries to identify any correlations between your symptoms and heart activity.