Hi all. Hope you are doing well. Actually Holter Monitor is a medical device which is used to record heart functioning and check unusual signs of heart. So many of us weren't aware about this devices.
This pretty article help you to understand with the what the device actually and how to use and their benefits. Holter Monitoring Test is essential while you are away from the doctor visit.
What is Holter Monitoring Test
It is the devices battery powered ECG which is getting attached to the body. It could shows a snapshot of heartbeat electrical activity. The devices has the small electrical rods with the electrodes which is attached in the area of chest.
While you are wearing the Holter Monitoring Test devices doctor's can ask symptoms like,
- Fast or Slow heartbeat
- Dizziness
- Chest pain
- Uneven heartbeat symptoms, etc.,
Actually the main advantage of Holter Monitoring test could be, it record the issues whenever it happens. So that the doctor can help to provide the treatment.
In addition to that doctor might order Holter Monitoring Rental to check person's for medications.
Okay hope you got what the device actually do and how it works. Let's discuss with how to use it, tips and what to be expect.
How to use Holter Monitoring Test
- As we told earlier it is small and much more simple to wear in palm of our hand, neck or on the waist
- Many wires known as leads which is connected to the electrodes
- Technicians will help to get attached with the surface with the help of adhesive gel. And they will ensure the accurate holter monitoring.
- Holter Monitoring devices collects the hearts activity as electrical signal and then transmit to the recording.
- As the electrodes can fall from the attached area. So that it should be reattached for continuous monitoring.
Tips and what to expect
- While doing the Holter Monitoring Test, the person can go to work or whatever they are doing as usual. But usually a doctor ask them to limit their alcohol or caffeine usage.
- While wearing the Holter Monitoring rental refrain from getting showering or bathing
- So the thing is patients can continue with their work, but it is more important to get free from wet for the device.
An individual person can monitor the actions like what is happening when symptoms occur. They are listed as below,
- What they were doing
- What foods or drinks they just had
- Stress levels
- Whether they are active or resting
And moreover it is important to check whether the electrodes are getting attached.
Conclusion
These are the important thing while using the devices. Hope you understand the important thing and tips. And kindly let me know your thoughts and suggestions through comments. Have a great day!!!
Thanks and Regards,
Padhma,
