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. 2016 Aug;5(2):136-43.
doi: 10.15420/AER.2016.17.2.

Holter Monitoring and Loop Recorders: From Research to Clinical Practice

Alessio Galli  1 , Francesco Ambrosini  1 , Federico Lombardi  1
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Holter Monitoring and Loop Recorders: From Research to Clinical Practice

Alessio Galli et al. Arrhythm Electrophysiol Rev. 2016 Aug.

Abstract

Holter monitors are tools of proven efficacy in diagnosing and monitoring cardiac arrhythmias. Despite the fact their use is widely prescribed by general practitioners, little is known about their evolving role in the management of patients with cryptogenic stroke, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, unexplained recurrent syncope and risk stratification in implantable cardioverter defibrillator or pacemaker candidates. New Holter monitoring technologies and loop recorders allow prolonged monitoring of heart rhythm for periods from a few days to several months, making it possible to detect infrequent arrhythmias in patients of all ages. This review discusses the advances in this area of arrhythmology and how Holter monitors have improved the clinical management of patients with suspected cardiac rhythm diseases.

Keywords: Holter monitoring; atrial fibrillation; cardiomyopathy; loop recorder; sudden death; syncope.

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Figure 1:
Figure 1:. In a Patient with Recurrent Syncope of Undetermined Cause, the Implantable Loop Recorder Diagnosed Episodes of Non-sustained and Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia. Symptoms Resolved After Ablation
Figure 2:
Figure 2:. In a Patient with Recurrent Syncope of Undetermined Cause, the Implantable Loop Recorder Showed Episodes of High-degree Atrioventricular Block. Symptoms Resolved After Pacemaker Implantation
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