Cardiac Holter Monitors
Patients across the Inland Empire can come to United Heart Institute for a range of outpatient and complex services for heart health. Ongoing heart rhythm monitoring serves as an essential element for managing cardiovascular health. Our cardiac Holter monitor services offer a safe, convenient way forward to monitor your heart’s activity. This data can then help guide diagnosis and condition management for a healthier you.
What Is a Cardiac Holter Monitor?
A cardiac Holter monitor is a portable device designed to continuously record your heart’s electrical activity over a set time. In contrast to single ECG tests, a Holter monitor captures heart rhythm throughout the day. This comprehensive data paints a better picture of your heart health and function.
We start with an evaluation to determine if Holter monitoring is right for you. This consultation process may include:
- Medical history review
- Physical examination
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Symptom assessment
- Other cardiac tests as needed
What Does a Holter Monitor Help Diagnose?
We use Holter monitoring to evaluate for a variety of heart rhythm concerns and related conditions. Some conditions and symptoms a Holter monitor can help diagnose include:
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)
- Atrial fibrillation
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- Tachycardia (fast heart rate)
- Palpitations
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting episodes
- Unexplained chest discomfort
Our clinicians can also use Holter monitoring to help assess the effectiveness of certain treatments or monitor your heart following a recent cardiac procedure.
Who Should Consider Holter Monitoring?
Your physician may recommend using a cardiac Holter monitor if you:
- Experience symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, fainting, or chest discomfort
- Have been diagnosed with a known heart rhythm disorder
- Are undergoing evaluation for suspected arrhythmias
- Need to monitor your heart after a procedure or medication adjustment
What Are the Benefits and Risks?
A cardiac Holter monitor is a safe, effective, and convenient way to obtain highly valuable data about your heart’s function. Some of the key advantages include:
- Continuous monitoring during your normal activities for a more accurate picture of your heart’s function
- Noninvasive and painless process
- Easy to wear and use at home
- Helps detect arrhythmias that may not appear during a standard ECG
Risks are extremely minimal, and at most some patients may experience mild skin irritation from the adhesive electrodes. Even this is only temporary and easily managed.
Learn About Your Monitoring Options
Call the United Heart Institute today to schedule your evaluation or to learn more about our cardiac Holter monitor services. Our experienced heart care team proudly serves patients across the region, offering advanced diagnostic tools to help keep the Inland Empire’s heart health on track.
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United Heart Institute
Phone: 909.500.8683
Fax: (909) 931-1294
685 North 13th Avenue, Upland
California 91786, United States
