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Holter Monitoring \u2013 How is the test performed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Holter monitor is a test with 24-hour recording of the electrocardiogram. An SOS Cardiologist comes to your home, examines you, places the Holter, and explains how it works. The test is carried out with a small device, slightly larger than a mobile phone, which the patient usually wears on their belt. Electrodes coming out of the device are applied to the patient\u2019s body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The patient continues their daily activities for the entire 24-hour period while connected to the device. In case of discomfort, the patient presses a button to \u201cmark\u201d the exact time on the recorder. The following day, SOS Doctors staff visit your home to remove the Holter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The device is then delivered to an SOS Cardiologist, who connects it to a computer, analyzes the 24-hour electrocardiogram recording, and makes the diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The test is completely painless and requires no preparation, while the patient does not need to make any changes to their daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When is 24-hour Holter monitoring recommended?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 24-hour Holter monitoring increases the chances of detecting transient rhythm disorders that would not be noticed in a standard electrocardiogram, since the latter only lasts a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your doctor may recommend a 24-hour Holter monitoring in the following cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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