About Holter Monitoring
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and completely painless procedure.Provides continuous, real-time heart monitoring during normal daily activities.Detects intermittent or infrequent heart rhythm abnormalities missed by standard ECGs.Helps correlate symptoms like dizziness or palpitations with specific heart events.Portable device allows for testing in a natural, home environment.Essential for diagnosing arrhythmias, evaluating pacemaker function, and assessing treatment efficacy./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Unexplained episodes of dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting (syncope).
- Palpitations, skipped beats, or a sensation of a racing or pounding heart.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of anti-arrhythmic medications or cardiac treatments.
- Assessing risk after a heart attack or in patients with certain structural heart diseases.
- Monitoring the function of an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator.
- Diagnosing suspected arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, or tachycardia.
- Investigating shortness of breath or chest pain of possible cardiac origin.
How to prepare
- You may be asked to bathe or shower before the test, as the electrodes must stay dry and attached.
- Wear a loose-fitting, comfortable shirt to allow easy placement of the device.
- Inform your doctor about all medications, supplements, or creams you are using.
- No fasting or sedation is required; you can eat and drink normally.
- You will be shown how to keep a detailed diary of your activities, symptoms, and sleep times during the monitoring period.
- Avoid applying lotions, oils, or powders to your chest area on the day of the test.
Risks & possible complications
- Very low risk; the procedure is non-invasive and does not involve radiation.
- Minor skin irritation, redness, or rash under the adhesive electrodes.
- Rare allergic reaction to the electrode adhesive or gel.
- Discomfort or inconvenience from wearing the device and keeping it dry.
- Potential for incomplete data if electrodes become loose or detached.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no recovery time; you can immediately resume all normal activities after the device is removed.
- Gently clean any residual adhesive from your skin with soap and water or oil.
- Your cardiologist will analyze the recorded data, which may take a few days to a week.
- A follow-up appointment will be scheduled to discuss the results and any necessary next steps.
- No specific post-procedure care is needed unless directed by your doctor based on the findings.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0 days (immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering holter monitoring in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for holter monitoring in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform holter monitoring. MediFyr helps you compare cardiologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for holter monitoring compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Holter Monitoring in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing holter monitoring.
Robert Patel, a 58-year-old high school...
Robert Patel, a 58-year-old high school principal, has always been the picture of calm authority. Recently, he's been experiencing unsettling episodes of a racing, 'fluttering' heart and sudden dizziness, usually in the evenings after a stressful day. He initially dismissed them as anxiety, but when he nearly fainted while supervising a football game, his wife insisted he see a doctor. His cardiologist, concerned about potential paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, recommended a 48-hour Holter monitor to catch these fleeting episodes. Robert felt self-conscious and tethered by the wires and bulky recorder, worrying it would alarm his students. He kept a meticulous diary, noting each flutter. The analysis revealed frequent premature atrial contractions (PACs) but no dangerous arrhythmia. Relieved, Robert worked with his doctor on stress management and reduced caffeine. The emotional weight of fearing a serious heart condition lifted, replaced by proactive control over his health.
Cardiologists for Holter Monitoring
Explore experienced cardiologists who regularly perform holter monitoring and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 22 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 8 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 10 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 9 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 29 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 7 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 12 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
- 20 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 20 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 22 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 18 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 33 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 55 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 25 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 35 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Cardiologist
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala