Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
Ambulatory electrocardiography; Electrocardiography - ambulatory
What the risks are
There are no risks associated with the test. However, you should be sure not to let the monitor get wet.
Special considerations
Electrodes must be firmly attached to the chest so the machine gets an accurate recording of the heart's activity.
While wearing the device, avoid:
- Electric blankets
- High-voltage areas
- Magnets
- Metal detectors
It is very important for you to keep a diary of symptoms. The diary should include the date, time of day, type, and duration of symptoms.
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Review Date: 06/01/2010
Reviewed By: Issam Mikati, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Feinberg School
of Medicine, Director, Northwestern Clinic Echocardiography Lab,
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed
Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
