Question 1

Could my holter monitor tell when i masturbate?

Accepted Answer

Nor can it tell when you're doing anything else that you enjoy. Why do you ask? Is someone making a problem over something that essentially all men and a majority of women do naturally?

Question 2

Holter monitor results and metoprolol, what is this for?

Accepted Answer

If you are diagnosed with extra beats (Premature atrial or ventricular contractions) and if you are vey symptomatic, doctors sometimes Rx a beta blocker like Metoprolol to decrease symptoms of palpitations.

Question 3

Can you use a heating pad while wearing a holter monitor?

Accepted Answer

Holter monitoring is going to check for arrhythmias and heating pads will not interfere.

Question 4

Can a 24 holter monitor catch any abnormality with the heart?

Accepted Answer

A holter monitor is designed to record heart beats over a twenty four hour period.  It will show any rhythm disturbances, pauses or ekg abnormalities during that time.  It doesn't record all abnormalities, just those listed.

Question 5

24hour heart tape holter monitor results were satisfactory is this good or ok ?

Accepted Answer

Usually a physician orders a holter if you have palpitations.  If you had palpitations during the holter recording and no abnormality is noted then that is a good thing.  
If your palpitations occur infrequently you might need a longer recording period using an event monitor.

Question 6

Wore  a 24 hour holter monitor showed missed beats and extra beats is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Extra beats on a holtet are quite common as I am sure your doctor told you your ok unless there are sustained periods of rapid heart beats or pauses.

Question 7

Could exercise  while on a holter monitor be mistaken for svt? if the dr didn't read my notes?

Accepted Answer

Reading a holter monitor requires correlating  the cardiac rhythm to any symptoms.Exercise in a healthy individual results in an elevated heart rate known as sinus tachycardia which is normal. Svt is a rapid abnormal rhythm which may or may not be related to exercise.

Question 8

Holter monitor says other svt, (at,rt) 3 events. longest event 16 beats. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Test confirmed you had 3 episodes of arrhythmia during the monitoring. Your cardiologist or Electrophysilogist will explain to you in details, please do not miss your follow-up appointment.

Question 9

Do i need a longer monitoring system for my heart if my 24 hr holter monitor came back normal?

Accepted Answer

If a person has their symptoms while wearing a 24hr Holter monitor, and there is NO heart rhythm problem that is associated with their symptoms, then the rhythm part of the eval. is definite and complete.
If they did NOT have symptoms during the 24hr monitoring period, then the assessment for a potential related rhythm problem remains UNKNOWN, and a longer monitor would be needed.

Question 10

How long do you get the results from a 7 day holter monitor will it pick up every detail of my heart?

Accepted Answer

Records all heart rhythm data for period worn.  Doesn't provide information about coronary arteries or heart function or valves.

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Could my holter monitor tell when i masturbate?

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Holter monitor results and metoprolol, what is this for?

Can you use a heating pad while wearing a holter monitor?

Can a 24 holter monitor catch any abnormality with the heart?

24hour heart tape holter monitor results were satisfactory is this good or ok ?

Wore a 24 hour holter monitor showed missed beats and extra beats is this normal?

Could exercise while on a holter monitor be mistaken for svt? if the dr didn't read my notes?

Holter monitor says other svt, (at,rt) 3 events. longest event 16 beats. what does this mean?

Do i need a longer monitoring system for my heart if my 24 hr holter monitor came back normal?

How long do you get the results from a 7 day holter monitor will it pick up every detail of my heart?

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