24
hour tape recordings of the ECG (Holter monitoring)
This
technique involves continuously recording the ECG over 24 hours. It is usually
done as an out-patient. It is useful in the diagnosis of symptoms or syncope,
such as palpitation, which occur intermittently but seldom in the doctor’s
surgery! It involves two visits to the surgery (to have the recorder fitted and
to return it). The present recorders are surprisingly comfortable, quite and
unobtrusive and permit all normal daily activities, but loose clothing should be
worn. The patients are also given a simple diary in which to record the time of
day when thay take any medications and symptoms occur.
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