Holter Monitoring and Event Recording

What is it for?

A Holter monitor is a portable device that keeps track of the electrical activity of your heart for 24 hours or more.  An event monitor is worn for a longer period of time. When you feel symptoms, you will push a button and record your heart’s activity for just a few minutes.  Both kinds of testing are used to determine how the heart responds to normal activity. They may be used after a heart attack or as a way to diagnose heart rhythm problems.  

How is it done?

Long-term heart monitoring (ambulatory electrocardiography) is usually conducted away from the doctor’s office. Sticky electrodes are attached to your chest and connected to a small recording monitor. You carry the battery-powered monitor with you and can continue with your regular daily activities. Often you will be asked to keep a diary of what you do during the monitoring period.  

The Loyola difference

Loyola is a nationally recognized leader in cardiac care. U.S. News & World Report ranked us as a top 20 hospital for cardiology and heart surgery in 2011, making this our ninth year in the top 50.