Holter Monitor System - A Portable Monitoring Machine To Record Heart Activities

Posted by williamjack on June 7th, 2017

In medical science, there are specific electronic machines to monitor heart activities; so that, the doctors can keep a control over a particular medical condition of the patient. Electrocardiogram is one of the major systems to record the heart rate and rhythm in case of any emergency medical situation including heart problems. It records electrical impulses produced by each heartbeat to spot any disturbance in heartbeat or abnormalities in heart muscles. It is a painful process which involves several small patches that are electrodes. It is used for monitoring heart activities for a short period. To keep the records for a longer period such as for a couple of days to a week, there is an alternative of ECG named Holter monitor system. It is more helpful in registering occasional cardiac arrhythmias which would be difficult to identify in a shorter period.

Highlights of a Holter monitor system:

●A portable version of ECG which can record the heartbeat and rhythm for a longer time than ECG system
●It’s small in size and can be worn anytime of the day even at home to register any kind of abnormalities in heart
●It can record electrical activities of heart continuously over 24 hours
●It has wires with small patches of electrodes that are attached to your skin

Applications:

●It records irregular arrhythmias and palpitations
●It registers changes in the heartbeat in case of slower of faster rate
●It also monitors the functions of a pacemaker
●Doctors use it after any surgery or medical treatment to record the response
●It is used to prevent future heart problems by monitoring poor blood flow to the heart

The Holter monitor system is flexible in usage, you can perform your daily activities while wearing it at home. However, you are instructed to not let it get wet and avoid activities like bathing and swimming. You can ask your doctor for things to take care of while you are directed to use Holter monitor system for stress ECG or other heart-related problems. You must be very careful while keeping journal entries to ensure the accuracy in the records. While sleeping, position yourself so that the electrodes are not misplaced. Loose fitting clothes are preferable to give space for wires and patches. The monitor is slightly bigger than a soap bar and can be easily carried in pocket or tugged in your belt.

Author’s Bio: The author is a web blogger. The above article is about Holter monitor system and its applications.