{"id":32010,"date":"2023-04-13T19:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T17:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.nefrocenter.it\/24-hour-holter-heart-monitor-how-it-works-and-contraindications\/"},"modified":"2023-04-13T19:00:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T17:00:54","slug":"24-hour-holter-heart-monitor-how-it-works-and-contraindications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.nefrocenter.it\/en\/24-hour-holter-heart-monitor-how-it-works-and-contraindications\/","title":{"rendered":"24-hour Holter heart monitor: how it works and contraindications"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 24-hour Holter heart monitor is also known as Holter monitoring. It is a noninvasive medical test used to monitor a person’s heart activity over a 24-hour period. The monitoring is continuous. <\/span><\/p>\n

What the 24-hour Holter heart monitor is for<\/b><\/h2>\n

The main goal of the Holter heart monitor is to detect any abnormalities in the heartbeat. It can show whether there are arrhythmias or heart rhythm disorders that may be hard to detect with a traditional ECG<\/a>. In addition, the Holter monitor can be used to track how the heart responds to specific activities or situations, such as physical exercise or sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

When the test is needed<\/b><\/h3>\n

24-hour Holter heart monitoring is usually prescribed by a cardiologist when a patient has certain symptoms. These can include: <\/span><\/p>\n

shortness of breath;<\/span><\/p>\n

palpitations;<\/span><\/p>\n

fainting; <\/span><\/p>\n

dizziness. <\/span><\/p>\n

The test is also useful for monitoring the response to treatment for heart conditions or for assessing the risk of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients.<\/span><\/p>\n

How 24-hour Holter heart monitoring is done<\/b><\/h3>\n

During the diagnostic test, the patient wears a device that continuously records the electrical activity of the heart for a period of 24 hours. The device generally consists of a few electrodes. These are attached to the chest and connected to a portable recorder. The patient plays a key role and is asked to keep a diary of activities during the recording. In the diary they can note the times of meals, physical exercise or the daily activities they carry out. After Holter monitoring, the recorded data are analyzed by a specialized technician and then reviewed by a specialist physician in cardiology, who will interpret the results and make a diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n

What the cardiologist evaluates<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The cardiologist’s evaluation of the data is essential. For this reason, the Nefrocenter Cardio<\/a> centers rely on top-tier specialists. When evaluating the data, the physician analyzes several parameters:<\/span><\/p>\n