24-HOUR HOLTER EXAM: WHAT IS IT FOR, HOW IS IT DONE AND HOW IS IT PREPARED? - DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS

24 Hour Holter Exam: What is it for, how is it done and how is it prepared?



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The 24-hour Holter is a type of electrocardiogram that is performed to evaluate the heart's rhythm in a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour period. Usually, the 24-hour Holter examination is requested when the patient has frequent symptoms of dizziness, palpitations or shortness of breath, which may indicate cardiac changes