Question 1

holter monitor report(results) that i have. full of numbers and quantities. can a dr. here interpret these results?which numbers should i copy here?

Accepted Answer

Holter: An  interpretation requires review of all of the text that you refer to her as well as the relevant ECG strips and any submitted a diary record

Question 2

how to read holter monitor results?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your Doctor: Holter Monitor used to look for abnormal heartbeats or patterns of heartbeats. They are often missed on basic ecg(EKG). The causes and types of findings are numerous. Care must be individualized to you!! Ask your Doctor.
Everyone skips a few to several hundred heartbeats in 24 hours, but the pattern is very important. Go over your results with the person who ordered your test. Good Luck!

Question 3

what is an r-r interval on a holter monitor results?

Accepted Answer

R-r interval: An ECG has various titled waves. The R wave is part of ventricular depolarization. The r to r interval is the time between ventricular depolarizations. This is usually transposable to heart rate. The holter is a 24 hour ECG recording. An r-r interval of 1second equates to a heart rate of 60 beats per minute.

Question 4

i recently had a 24hr holter monitor test,  results were "avg hr 54bpm with no significant abnormalities. "  my hr is now 48bpm..should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No: No. Your holter said average 54 bpm, that means sometimes it was higher, sometimes it was lower. If your heart rate is 48 BPM and you have no symptoms like fainting or light headedness, it sounds like you have a young healthy heart.  Congratulations.

Question 5

holter monitor results normal, note said "patient diary was submitted, symptoms noted, no patient events noted." does that mean nothing was seen when these events were noted? have had two holter's in 10 years & both normal. should they feel at ease?

Accepted Answer

On a public forum: On a public forum, we don't know the details. Sounds like the report is saying that the doctor saw the patient's notes but did not see unusual events happening at the times the patient noted symptoms. The patient always has a follow-up appointment with her doctor to discuss test results and can ask what the results mean at that appointment.

Question 6

holter monitor results and metoprolol, what is this for?

Accepted Answer

Palpitation: 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 7

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

Accepted Answer

Depends: 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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

what does non significant pac with aberrancy and non significant taccycardia signify on holter monitor results mean?

Accepted Answer

PAC stands: For premature atrial contractions.  Aberrancy probably means conduction abnormality.  Tachycardia means rapid heart rate &gt;100.  Both of these are "non-significant" so they probably are not significant.  But its significance would depend on why you were getting the holter in the first place.  Ask your doctor for specific recommendation.

Question 10

holter monitor results, pvcs less than 1% in 7 days. normal sr except once pulse 148 for 6 seconds. dr. not worried bcuz on toprol 15 yrs. worried! ?

Accepted Answer

Tachy cardia: Having PVC's does happen. If you are not having fainting spells then course of action with Toprol reasonable. Taking Magnesium glycinate and CoQ 10 can be of benefit. Also, continue to stay active. Exercise always beneficial as this actually improves cardio vascular function. Did your doctor check your thyroid?

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How to interpret holter monitor results

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Holter monitor report(results) that i have. full of numbers and quantities. can a dr. here interpret these results?which numbers should i copy here?

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How to read holter monitor results?

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What is an r-r interval on a holter monitor results?

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I recently had a 24hr holter monitor test, results were "avg hr 54bpm with no significant abnormalities. " my hr is now 48bpm..should i be concerned?

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Holter monitor results normal, note said "patient diary was submitted, symptoms noted, no patient events noted." does that mean nothing was seen when these events were noted? have had two holter's in 10 years & both normal. should they feel at ease?

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Holter monitor results and metoprolol, what is this for?

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

What does non significant pac with aberrancy and non significant taccycardia signify on holter monitor results mean?

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Holter monitor results, pvcs less than 1% in 7 days. normal sr except once pulse 148 for 6 seconds. dr. not worried bcuz on toprol 15 yrs. worried! ?

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