Holter Monitor

During an in-office visit, the Florida Heart, Vein and Vascular Institute team places electrode patches on your chest that stick to your skin. The electrodes record information about your heartbeat. Wires connect each electrode to a recording device that attaches to a belt you wear around your waist. You can expect to wear a Holter monitor for 1-2 days so the device can record all of your heartbeats. Because water can damage the monitor, you won’t be able to bathe or swim while you’re wearing it. While the Holter monitor is in use, you should go about your usual activities. The team may also ask you to write down symptoms like heart palpitations or lightheadedness that you experience during certain activities. You’ll need to keep your cell phone, magnets, and other electronic devices away from the monitor to prevent recording interruptions. After your monitoring period ends, you return to the office, and the team removes it. They compare the recorded information with the list of symptoms you have to determine what’s causing your irregular heartbeat. Call the Florida Heart, Vein and Vascular Institute office nearest you to learn more about the benefits of a Holter monitor, or book an appointment online today.