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Holter Monitor
Aka: Holter Monitor, Continuous EKG Monitor, Continuous ECG Monitor- See Also
- Indications: Frequent or predictable episodes
- Description
- Ambulatory EKG monitor worn by patient
- Records continuously for 24 to 48 hours
- Patient keeps a diary of symptoms during monitoring
- Advantages
- Continuous recording if episode occurs while monitored
- Disadvantages
- Limited recording time may miss intermittent episodes