Multi Day Holter Monitor

What is a Multi Day Holter Monitor?

A Multi Day Holter Monitor continuously records the electrical activity of your heart for 3 days as you go about your normal daily routine. The monitor is used to detect and assess abnormal rhythms of your heart and their relationship to any symptoms you may be experiencing.

How does it work?

A Cardiac Technician will place a small monitor on your chest with three ECG electrodes attached. You will be required to wear the monitor for 3 days (with the exception of when you shower).  You can remove the monitor to shower once per day and will be supplied with spare electrodes to re-fit the monitor.  You can ‘double tap’ the centre of the monitor to mark the times you experience symptoms (eg chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, etc).  A diary will be provided for you to note down important activities (eg exercise, housework, gardening etc) and describe any symptoms in further detail.  

Each 24 hour monitoring period is analysed online and reported by a Cardiologist.  Once you have returned the monitor, a summary report will be sent to your referring Doctor.

How do I prepare for the test?

There is no special preparation for this test. You will need to return to the test centre that initially fitted the monitor on the day and at the time specified. It is very important to promptly return the monitor, as another patient will be scheduled to use it.

How long does the test take?

A Multi Day Holter monitor takes approximately 15 minutes to fit and explain.