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Holter MonitorAka: Continuous EKG Monitor, Continuous ECG Monitor

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  1. See Also
    1. Event Monitor
  2. Indications: Frequent or predictable episodes
    1. Syncope or Near-syncope
    2. Palpitations
  3. Description
    1. Ambulatory EKG monitor worn by patient
    2. Records continuously for 24 to 48 hours
    3. Patient keeps a diary of symptoms during monitoring
  4. Advantages
    1. Continuous recording if episode occurs while monitored
  5. Disadvantages
    1. Limited recording time may miss intermittent episodes

Holter Monitors (C0182920)

ConceptsMedical Device (T074)
EnglishElectrocardiographic monitor and recorder, Holter monitor, Holter Monitors
Spanishmonitor Holter, monitor y registrador electrocardiografico
Parent ConceptsPhysiologic monitoring system (C0182268), Physiologic monitoring recorder (C0182913)
SourcesMTH, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


Continuous ECG monitoring (C0420200)

ConceptsTherapeutic or Preventive Procedure (T061)
EnglishContinuous ECG monitoring
Spanishcontrol ECG continuo, control electrocardiografico continuo
Parent ConceptsElectrocardiographic monitoring (C0180580), Ambiguous concept (C1274012)
SourcesSCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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