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Holter Monitor (24h)
Alternate Names : Ambulatory Electrocardiography, Electrocardiography - Ambulatory
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What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Abnormal results may include various arrhythmias. ST segment changes (alterations in the wave form of the electrical conduction pattern of the heart) may indicate that the heart is not receiving enough oxygen and may also correlate with chest pain.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include the following:
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Arrhythmias
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
• Heart Attack
• Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
• Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Tests & Exams
• ECG
• Pulse
Other Topics
• Chest Pain
• Fainting
• Heartbeat Sensations
Review Date : 11/7/2002
Reviewed By : Patrick Lam, M.D., Division of Cardiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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