Holter Monitoring
Rhythms of Your Heart
- Advanced Monitoring for Accurate Insights
What is Holter Monitoring?
Holter monitoring is a continuous form of cardiac monitoring that records your heart’s electrical activity over 24 hours or up to 7 days. This non-invasive diagnostic tool uses advanced technologies like HTM (Heartbeat Transmission Monitoring) and CardioSTAT to provide detailed insights into how your heart functions over an extended period. It’s particularly beneficial for detecting irregular heartbeats, monitoring heart conditions, and evaluating the effectiveness of heart medications.
Advanced Equipment for 24-Hour and 7-Day Holter Monitoring
Our centre is equipped with the latest technology for both 24-hour and 7-day Holter Monitoring, ensuring precise and comprehensive heart activity analysis. The 24-hour monitors are ideal for capturing a full day’s cardiac data, essential for detecting intermittent symptoms. For more sporadic cardiac events, our 7-day monitors, enhanced with HTM and CardioSTAT technology, offer an extended and detailed view of your heart’s function. Both systems are designed for patient comfort, allowing uninterrupted daily activities while providing critical insights into your heart health.
The Significance of Holter Monitoring in Cardiac Care
Continuous and Comprehensive Monitoring:
Unlike traditional ECG that captures a momentary snapshot, Holter monitoring offers a prolonged view of your heart’s activity, revealing issues that may not be present during a short-term test.
Detecting Irregular Heartbeats and Symptoms
It’s especially useful for detecting arrhythmias and other irregularities that may occur sporadically and go unnoticed in routine tests.
Evaluating Symptom Correlation
Patients experiencing symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, or fainting spells can benefit, as the monitor can help correlate these symptoms with heart activity.
Assessing Treatment Efficacy
Holter monitoring is instrumental in assessing how well heart medications are working or determining the need for adjustments in treatment.
Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Accuracy
Utilizing HTM and CardioSTAT, we ensure high precision in monitoring, enabling better diagnosis and tailored treatment plans.
Schedule Your Holter Monitoring Today
Booking is simple and can be done through our website or by contacting our centre. We offer detailed instructions and support throughout the monitoring period.
FAQs on Holter Monitoring
What is the purpose of Holter Monitoring?
How does Holter Monitoring work?
What should I expect during the monitoring period?
How do I prepare for Holter Monitoring?
How are the results of Holter Monitoring interpreted?
Is Holter Monitoring safe?
Holter Monitoring is used to continuously track your heart’s electrical activity over a period of time. It’s essential for diagnosing irregular heartbeats, assessing the effectiveness of heart medications, and understanding heart conditions that may not be detected during a standard ECG.
What is the purpose of Holter Monitoring?
What is the purpose of Holter Monitoring?
Holter Monitoring is used to continuously track your heart’s electrical activity over a period of time. It’s essential for diagnosing irregular heartbeats, assessing the effectiveness of heart medications, and understanding heart conditions that may not be detected during a standard ECG.
How does Holter Monitoring work?
How does Holter Monitoring work?
A small, portable device, known as a Holter monitor, is attached to your body. It records the heart’s electrical signals, providing data on your heart rate and rhythm. You’ll wear it for either 24 hours or up to 7 days, depending on the recommendation of your cardiologist.
What should I expect during the monitoring period?
What should I expect during the monitoring period?
During the monitoring, you can go about your normal activities. The device is discreet and designed for comfort. However, you should avoid activities that might disrupt the monitor and avoid getting it wet.
How do I prepare for Holter Monitoring?
How do I prepare for Holter Monitoring?
Preparation is minimal. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy placement of the monitor. You may be advised to avoid using lotions or oils on your skin where the monitor will be placed.
How are the results of Holter Monitoring interpreted?
How are the results of Holter Monitoring interpreted?
Our cardiologists will analyze the data collected by the Holter monitor. They will look for any abnormalities in your heart’s rhythm and rate, correlating them with any symptoms you might have experienced. The results help in diagnosing conditions, assessing the effectiveness of treatments, and making informed decisions about your cardiac care.
Is Holter Monitoring safe?
Is Holter Monitoring safe?
Yes, Holter Monitoring is a safe, non-invasive procedure with no known risks. It simply records the heart’s activity and does not emit any electricity or radiation.
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