 The
purpose of a Holter Monitor test is to determine the presence and
severity of any disturbances in your heart rhythm. The monitor can
correlate heart rhythm disturbances with symptoms you may be having,
such as dizziness, palpitations, or fainting spells.
The test involves placing EKG wires attached to a
box, similar to a small tape recorder, on your chest. You will wear
this for 24 to 36 hours. You will be asked to keep a diary and
record any symptoms you have had, and what you were doing when they
occurred. The test will then be analyzed, and symptoms will be
correlated with any disturbances in your heart's rhythm |
