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A member asked:

My two year old has to wear a holter monitor for 24 hours. is this exposing him to a lot of radiation?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

No: I am not aware of holler monitors and radiation. It should be safe to use for you and your baby.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 11/22/2016

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I had a high heart rate from my EKG. My doctor thinks its anxiety , and wants me to wear a Holter monitor for two weeks. Would this have shown any immediate issue in the EKG? She said medication isnt needed right now, but just curious? Thanks?

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I have heart palps that have been going on for almost a year, ekg, 24 holter monitor showed no results. What could this be? What should I do?

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48 hour holter monitor showed two runs of atrial tacky, dr. Doesn't seem to be conderned, is this worrysome?

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Can a lot of PVCs on a 48 hour holter monitor after pregnancy be a sign of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy?

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Had an echocardiogram & holter monitor 1 year ago & another holter monitor 1 month ago. All results were good. Would this show any risk of heart attck?

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