ECG Holter

• Do not lubricate the skin with creams, ointments before the test - the skin should be clean, dry and degreased.
• The device must not be wet or removed from its case.
• Loose-fitting clothing is recommended; the camera can be clipped to the waistband of the pants or worn on a strap hung around the neck.
• The use of cell phones and other electronic devices should be limited during the test, as they can cause artifacts, or interference, in the ECG recording.

The Holter ECG test (otherwise known as a daily heartbeat test) involves monitoring the heart for 24, 48 and 72 hours. It allows assessment of heart function not only at rest, but also during daily activities. It makes it possible to assess an uneven, too fast or too slow heartbeat, occurring at different times of the day and night, and can detect myocardial ischemia. Often, the test makes it possible to link symptoms experienced by the patient (such as dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain) with changes in the ECG. The test is also performed to confirm/exclude cardiac causes of syncope or fainting. The Holter test can detect paroxysmal, short-lived heart rhythm abnormalities that may not be detectable on a single ECG. In addition, the test allows the doctor to find a link between the symptoms experienced by the patient and his heart rate.

The electrodes are placed on the chest, and the cables from them are connected to a small, portable device that records the ECG. The patient is fitted with a special device weighing about 0.5 kg, which is worn on a belt. The recorder is not removed during sleep. After the test is completed, the doctor analyzes the test recording. During the test, the patient should not restrict daily physical activity. Heart function should be recorded during a normal day (work, daily household activities, active rest, sleep).
The test is not performed to assess heart function during extreme exertion, such as intense exercise.

Holter examination is a non-invasive test, that is, it does not violate body tissues. It is a painless examination and carries no risks.

• circulatory insufficiency,
• cardiac arrhythmias,
• post-heart attack condition.

• Occasional skin diseases that prevent electrodes from sticking.