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I had a 48 hour holter monitor, when i wanted to disconnect it 1 of the batteries felt out: i put it back in. the light is still on though. what now?

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Holter: Try to get in touch with the operator or technician to make sure the holter is working properly.

Dr Poochikian agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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Nothing: If you have already disconnected it, just return it to the cardiologist . In principal the information is recorded for the time that it was connected

Answered 5/13/2013

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