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Holter Monitor

Holter Monitor Testing 
in Daytona Beach, FL

Find out what your heart is doing over 24 hours - beat by beat. Analysis may answer questions or require additional testing.


Cardiac testing can be nerve racking, but we are here to make it as straight forward as possible. No one plans on having heart problems, but if you do you need to find a doctor you can trust. At Complete Cardiology Care we staff Cardiologists and Electrophysiologists that perform holter monitor testing on patients in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast, Deltona, Deland, and the surrounding areas.

Worn for 24 Hours

Detailed summary of every beat for 24 hours

Diagnosis Various Arrythmias
Determines Cause of Syncope
Understand "palpitations"

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What is a Holter Monitor?

A Holter monitor (often simply Holter) is a type of ambulatory electrocardiography device, a portable device for cardiac monitoring (the monitoring of the electrical activity of the cardiovascular system) for 24 hours.


These monitors can record how fast your heart is beating, whether the rhythm of your heartbeats is steady or irregular, and the strength and timing of the electrical impulses passing through each part of your heart. Information from these recordings helps doctors diagnose an arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, and check whether treatments for the irregular heartbeat are working.


The Holter's most common use is for monitoring ECG heart activity (electrocardiography or ECG). For patients having more transient symptoms, a cardiac event monitor or mobile cardiac telemetry  can be worn for a two weeks.

  • How is Holter Monitor testing performed in Daytona Beach, FL?

    Electrodes (small conducting patches) are placed on your chest and attached to a small recording monitor that you can carry in a pocket or in a small pouch worn around your neck. The monitor is battery operated.


     

    Your heart electrical activity is recorded (much like the recording of an ECG), usually for a 24-hour period while you keep a diary of your activities. The recording is then analyzed, a report of the heart's activity is tabulated, and irregular heart activity is correlated with your activity at the time.


    It is very important that you accurately record your symptoms and activities so that the doctor can correlate them with your Holter monitor findings.

  • How do I prepare for Holter Monitor Testing in Daytona Beach, FL

    There is no special preparation for the test. The recording monitor will be started by the health care provider, and you will be given instructions on how to replace electrodes should they become loosened. Instructions will also be given on how to record activity for the diary.


    Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any tape or other adhesives. Shower or bathe before you start the test -- you will not be able to do so while you are wearing a Holter monitor.

  • Why is Holter Monitor testing performed?

    Holter monitoring is used to determine how the heart responds to normal activity. Other times Holter monitoring is used include the following:

    • When given cardiac medication
    • After a heart attack
    • To diagnose an abnormal or dangerous heart rhythm

  • How does Holter Monitor testing feel?

    There is no discomfort associated with the test. Hair may need to be shaved from the chest for electrode placement. You must keep the monitor close to the body, either in a pocket or in a pouch worn around the shoulder or neck.


    Continue normal activities while wearing the monitor.

  • What are the risks of Holter Monitor testing?

    There are no risks associated with the test. However, you should be sure not to let the monitor get wet.

Find out what that strange flutter in your chest really is

If you are curious about holter monitor testing in Daytona Beach, FL please reach out to us. We are currently accepting new patients. Complete Cardiology Care staffs Cardiologists and Electrophysiologist that serve patients in Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Deltona, Deland, and the surround areas.


Our Cardiologists and Electrophysiologist take nearly all insurances. We accept Aetna, AARP Medicare Complete, Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Cigna, Florida Healthcare, Florida Hospital Care Advantage, Freedom Health, Health First Health, Humana PPO - out of network benefits apply, Medicare, Optimum Healthcare, Railroad Medicare, Tricare, United Healthcare, VHN, Wellcare.


​We are also a partner with the VA and are proud to serve those who have served our country!


Self Pay Cardiology services are available too! Call and ask for our price list.

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