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Holter heart monitor
 
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Holter monitor (24h)

Alternative names:

ambulatory electrocardiography; electrocardiography, ambulatory

Normal values:

Normal variations in heart rate occur with activities. No significant alterations in the rhythm or ST elevations occur.

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results may include various arrhythmias. ST segment changes are alterations in the wave form of the electrical conduction pattern of the heart that may indicate the heart is not receiving enough oxygen and may also correlate with chest pain.

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:


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