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Holter Monitoring
A continuous heart rhythm monitoring test that records cardiac activity over 24 hours to detect irregular heartbeats during daily activities.
What Is Holter Monitoring?
Holter Monitoring is a portable ECG-based test that continuously records the heart’s electrical activity for 24 hours or longer. It captures heart rhythm changes during normal daily routines, including sleep, work, and physical movement.
This test is especially useful when heart symptoms are intermittent and may not appear during a short ECG test. Under the guidance of Dr. Rishi Bhargava, Holter Monitoring helps identify hidden rhythm disturbances and supports accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
When Is Holter Monitoring Needed?
Holter Monitoring is recommended when heart-related symptoms occur unpredictably or need long-term rhythm assessment.
- Frequent palpitations: Helps detect irregular or fast heart rhythms
- Dizziness or fainting episodes: Identifies rhythm-related blood flow issues
- Unexplained fatigue: Assesses heart rhythm changes affecting energy levels
- Monitoring known arrhythmias
- Evaluating treatment effectiveness
How Is Holter Monitoring Performed?
The procedure is simple, painless, and allows patients to continue normal activities.
- Portable recording device attached: Records heart activity continuously
- Electrodes placed on the chest: Capture electrical heart signals
- 24-hour monitoring period: Tracks heart rhythm throughout daily routine
- No hospital stay required
What Holter Monitoring Helps Diagnose
This test provides detailed information about heart rhythm behavior over extended periods.
- Irregular heartbeats: Detects intermittent arrhythmias
- Silent rhythm abnormalities: Identifies issues without noticeable symptoms
- Heart rate variations: Evaluates abnormal slowing or speeding of heartbeat
- Correlation between symptoms and heart rhythm
Benefits of Holter Monitoring
Continuous monitoring improves diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making.
- Captures real-life heart rhythm patterns
- Detects issues missed by routine ECG
- Supports personalized treatment planning
- Helps monitor therapy response
Understanding the Results
Holter data is carefully analyzed to guide further cardiac evaluation.
- Heart rhythm trends: Assesses overall rhythm stability
- Abnormal electrical events: Identifies dangerous rhythm disturbances
- Symptom correlation: Links patient symptoms to heart activity
- Determines need for additional tests
When to Seek Medical Help
Medical evaluation is important if symptoms persist or worsen.
- Repeated palpitations: Especially with discomfort or anxiety
- Sudden dizziness or blackouts
- Irregular heartbeat sensations
- Unexplained weakness
