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. 2006 Jan;11(1):85-94.
doi: 10.1111/j.1542-474X.2006.00067.x.

The history, science, and innovation of Holter technology

Harold L Kennedy  1
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The history, science, and innovation of Holter technology

Harold L Kennedy. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2006 Jan.

Abstract

Holter technology has endured for more than 40 years, and proven to be a valuable adjunctive noninvasive diagnostic technology to record the ambulatory or long-term electrocardiogram in the study of living creatures. During this span of time, many scientists, physicians, and innovators contributed to the development and evolution of Holter technology. This essay seeks to document a view of the history and evolution of the technology during that time, and concomitantly give recognition to the scientists, physicians, and engineers who contributed so greatly.

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Figures

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Figure 1
(A) Radiotransmitter in the form of an 85‐pound backpack whose signal was carried a distance of one block.
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Figure 2
Time trend developments of Holter technology.
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Figure 3
Bruce Del Mar displaying early Holter recording instrumentation.
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Figure 4
Pictorial of operator interaction of a satellite Holter station from a distant location to analyze, edit, and print a 24‐hour Holter report.
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Figure 5
A multicenter Holter VPN network.
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Figure 6
The circuitous applications of Holter technology.
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