A member asked:

Can you explain the findings on my 24 hour holter monior for me? all my doc said was "very good indication that there is nothing wrong with my heart"

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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Holter monitoring is: Done to check if you have abnormal heart rhythm that may potentially endanger your health and life . This is because , irregular heart beats( arrhythmias ) happen randomly , they may not be apparent when you see your doc . However , you feel either your hart beat skip , flutter , feel dizzy or in worst case scenario , you pass out

Answered 6/26/2014

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Limitations of the s: A holter monitor is a great non-invasive evaluation for alterations in heart rhyhthm. It is limited to that, and cannot give any indication regarding coronary arteries, heart enlargement, or anything else. Given your age and, i assume, no abnormalities on your monitor your doctor's response is appropriate. More information requires more and different testing.

Answered 10/7/2013

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Need more data: Probably nothing serious showed up on your holter monitor. To give a more specific interpretation of your holter we would need to see a copy of the report. You can request copies of your studies from your doctor to get 2nd opinions.

Answered 10/9/2013

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