Holter Monitoring

Heartbeats are recorded by a device worn for 24-48 hours and then these are converted into an ECG tracing with a software. Therefore, abnormal rhythm, extra beats as well as changes which can indicate ischemia in ECG can be determined. It can also be worn in order to monitor the effects of an applied treatment. Everyday, 12 holter monitoring appointments are booked by Hacettepe Cardiology Department for the holter room located in the outpatient clinic of cardiology at the supplementary building of outpatient clinics. The results can be received from the same place 1 day after submitting the device.

Considerations before Holter monitoring

You should bring an AA battery as well as your ID card along. It is very important that you bring back the monitor worn by you in time, as it will be worn by other patients after you.

Male patients need to shave their chests before arriving for Holter monitoring.