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Holter monitoring is a painless way to record your heartbeat away from the doctor's office. A Holtor monitor, also called a Holter, is a small portable cardiology device that is used to continuously record your heartbeat, usually over 24 to 48 hours.
As is the case with electrocardiogram (ECG), Holtor monitoring can help your doctor diagnose cardiology problems, including heart attack and arrhythmia.
Dignity Health Heart and Vascular Institute of Greater Sacramento provides exceptional cardiology diagnostics for our heart and vascular patients. Our cardiologists use the latest technology to ensure an accurate diagnosis so we can provide you with the best course of treatment available.
You can receive your heart monitor in a hospital, test center or doctor's office.
When you receive a Holter monitor, small, painless pads (electrodes) are put on your chest. These connect to the lightweight unit, which attaches to a belt or shoulder strap. You need to keep the device on for at least 24 hours and complete a diary. While wearing the monitor, follow these tips:
While wearing the monitor you will need to keep a diary following these steps:
Time | Activity | Symptom |
7:00 a.m. | took medicine | none |
7:30 a.m. | ate breakfast | none |
8:00 a.m. | drove to work | heart beat faster |
9:00 a.m. | meeting with boss | heart beat faster |