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What medical information does a Holter monitor provide and how is it done?

April 26, 2017Holter medical monitor

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What medical information does a Holter monitor provide and how is it done?

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It records the heart rate and rhythm for 24 hours, during which time the patient keeps a diary and records any symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, etc. At the end of the recording period, the information is analyzed and a report is created for the physician to interpret.