Holter Cardiac Monitoring
A Holter monitor is a portable device that continuously records your heart's electrical activity while you perform your normal daily activities. Unlike a standard EKG, which records your heart rhythm for a short period, Holter monitoring provides information over a longer period of time.
Holter cardiac monitoring can be helpful when symptoms occur intermittently and may not be detected during an office EKG.
Your physician may recommend Holter monitoring for symptoms such as:
Intermittent heart palpitations
Irregular or rapid heartbeat
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Fainting or near-fainting episodes
Unexplained episodes of weakness