Ambulatory Electrocardiogram
Cardiac Event Monitoring, Electrocardiography, Ambulatory, Holter Monitoring
How It Feels
The electrode sites may itch slightly during the ambulatory EKG recording, and the skin on your chest may look or feel irritated when the electrodes are removed. The recording unit is very lightweight, so carrying it usually is not uncomfortable.
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| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated January 18, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine George Philippides, MD - Cardiology | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Test Overview | |
| Why It Is Done | |
| How To Prepare | |
| How It Is Done | |
 | How It Feels |
| Risks | |
| Results | |
| What Affects the Test | |
| What To Think About | |
| References | |
| Credits | |