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Holter Monitor.

A portable device worn continuously for 24 to 48 hours that records the heart's electrical activity. Used to detect intermittent arrhythmias that may not appear on a standard ECG during a brief office visit.

Definition

What is holter monitor?

A portable device worn continuously for 24 to 48 hours that records the heart's electrical activity. Used to detect intermittent arrhythmias that may not appear on a standard ECG during a brief office visit.

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