Holter Monitor
Dr Rudd Cardiology In Templestowe, Boronia & Mildura
Dr Rudd Cardiology in Templestowe, Boronia & Mildura is one the best cardiology in Melbourne, with expert advice and various in clinic test services available. A Holter monitor involves monitoring your heartbeat constantly over a 24-hour period for any arrhythmias or abnormal heart rhythms. It is also known as a 24-hour ECG monitor. Several electrodes are attached around your chest – these are connected by wires to a recorder. You are requested to fill in a diary of the times you feel any palpitations or events, and return the unit together with the diary the next day. We will then analyse the monitor recordings using specialised computer software, and provide a report to your referring doctor, usually within one week. Based on the results, recommendations for treatment will be provided. This may involve ongoing observations, additional or change in medications, or even a pacemaker in some circumstances.
Holter monitor at Dr Rudd Cardiology
Your doctor may refer you directly to our office to have a Holter monitor attached. This test is bulk-billed .Holter monitors can be attached in any of Dr Rudd Cardiology Clinics . Once attached, you will be asked to write in a diary any particular events or palpitations that you experience over the duration of your wearing the monitor. Please return the diary with the monitor for analysis. Results will be available to your referring doctor within a few business days, and can be sent to your doctor electronically if your doctor has electronic health records facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Holter monitoring and what to expect during your cardiac assessment at Dr Rudd Cardiology.
A Holter monitor is a portable device that continuously records the electrical activity of your heart over an extended period. It allows your cardiologist to assess your heart rhythm during your normal daily activities.
Holter monitoring may be recommended when symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, fainting or an irregular heartbeat occur intermittently and need to be assessed alongside your heart rhythm.
The monitoring period depends on the type of monitor being used and your individual clinical requirements. Your cardiologist will advise you about how long the monitor should be worn.
In many cases, you can continue with your normal daily activities while wearing a Holter monitor. You will receive specific instructions about caring for the device and any activities that should be avoided during the monitoring period.
A Holter monitor is designed to be worn during your normal activities. Some patients may notice the electrodes or device initially, but it is generally well tolerated.
Holter monitoring can help identify intermittent abnormalities in heart rhythm that may not be captured during a standard ECG. The recording can provide your cardiologist with information about your heart rhythm over a longer period.
Yes. Because a Holter monitor records your heart rhythm over an extended period, it may help identify intermittent irregular heart rhythms that occur outside a short ECG recording.
Holter monitoring is designed to record your heart rhythm over an extended period, including during normal daily routines. You will be given instructions on how to wear and care for the monitor while sleeping.