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Holter Monitoring with Dr. Bharat Agarwal
Dr. Bharat Agarwal offers Holter monitoring to help accurately diagnose heart rhythm disorders and monitor your heart’s activity over time. If you experience unexplained symptoms like irregular heartbeats, dizziness, or fainting, Holter monitoring can provide valuable insights into your heart’s rhythm over a 24 to 48-hour period. This non-invasive test is an essential tool in diagnosing heart conditions that might not appear during a standard check-up.
What is Holter Monitoring?
Holter monitoring is a continuous, 24-48 hour recording of your heart’s electrical activity, which is captured by a small portable device called a Holter monitor. It records the heart’s rhythm and detects abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias) that may not be evident during a short, in-office ECG test.
Why is Holter Monitoring done?
Holter monitoring is typically recommended to:
- Diagnose Arrhythmias: Helps identify abnormal heart rhythms, which can be hard to detect with a standard ECG.
- Evaluate Symptoms: If you experience symptoms like dizziness, fainting, chest pain, or palpitations, Holter monitoring can help determine if these are related to heart rhythm issues.
- Monitor Heart Conditions: For patients with known heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, or heart disease, it’s used to assess how the heart is functioning over a longer period.
- Assess Treatment Effectiveness: If you’re on medication for heart arrhythmias, Holter monitoring helps determine if your current treatment plan is working effectively.
What Can Holter Monitoring Detect?
Holter monitoring is especially useful for detecting:
- Arrhythmias: Including atrial fibrillation, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), and other irregular heartbeats.
- Heart Rate Issues: It can detect if your heart rate is too fast (tachycardia) or too slow (bradycardia).
- Ischemia: Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, which can cause symptoms like chest pain or discomfort.
- Electrolyte Imbalances: It helps in identifying the impact of imbalances in potassium, calcium, or magnesium levels on your heart rhythm.
By capturing continuous data, Holter monitoring can detect intermittent arrhythmias or episodes of abnormal heart rhythm that may not show up during a short ECG exam.
Benefits of Holter Monitoring
- Accurate Diagnosis: Offers a comprehensive view of the heart’s activity over a full day or more, making it easier to diagnose conditions that are missed during short-term testing.
- Non-Invasive: No surgery or injections are required. It’s a completely painless and simple process.
- Detailed Results: Continuous monitoring provides a more accurate picture of your heart’s health than an isolated ECG, especially if symptoms are infrequent or unpredictable.
- Convenient and Comfortable: You can carry out your usual activities while wearing the monitor, making it easy to fit into your daily routine.
Book Your Holter Monitoring today !
If you’re experiencing symptoms like palpitations, dizziness, fainting, or chest discomfort, Holter monitoring can provide crucial insights into your heart’s rhythm. Schedule your Holter monitoring with Dr. Bharat Agarwal, a Cardiologist in Raipur, and take the first step towards a clearer understanding of your heart health.