Holter Monitor

What is a Holter monitor?

• A Holter monitor is a special tape recorder that is worn for 24 hours.

• The monitor document and records suspected abnormal heart rhythms and their relationship to your child's symptoms.

What happens during the test?

• Three adhesive patches are applied to your child's chest.

• A small cassette recorder will be attached to the patches via plastic coated wires. Applying the patches and taping everything in place will take about 15 minutes.

• Record your child's activities, symptoms, and the time they occur in a diary.

• Your child should not shower or bathe while wearing the recorder, since this could damage the equipment.

• When the recording period is over, remove the tape and patches and return the monitor to our office.

How will the results of my test be reported?

• Your child's test results will be carefully reviewed and interpreted by the Cardiologist. The doctor will call you in a few days to discuss the test results.

• Your family physician will also receive a complete report.