Holter Monitor Procedures and Guidelines

This video provides a comprehensive guide on the Holter monitor process at UC VA. It covers appointment preparation, including insurance verification and consent forms. The video explains how to use the Holter monitor, record activities, and symptoms. It also details electrode placement, monitor removal, and how results are reviewed. Contact information is provided for further inquiries.

What is required at the time of your appointment for a digital culture monitor test?

• A letter of recommendation

• A copy of your birth certificate

• A recent utility bill

• Photo identification and insurance card

What is included on the reverse portion of the information sheet provided during the Holter monitor process?

• A diary for logging activities

• A map of the office

• A list of nearby restaurants

• A schedule of future appointments

What should you do if the leads of the digital monitor become disconnected?

• Call the office immediately

• Replace them with new leads

• Snap them back in place

• Ignore it and continue

What activities should be recorded in the diary while wearing the monitor?

• Only sleep patterns

• Only meals and snacks

• All changes in motion and emotional stress

• Only physical exercises

What preparation might be necessary for male patients before placing the electrodes?

• Wearing a special vest

• Taking a warm shower

• Applying a moisturizing lotion

• Shaving a portion of the chest

How will the monitor be secured to your body during the test?

• With a neck strap

• With adhesive tape

• With a belt clip

• With a wristband

What happens to the monitor at the end of the 24 or 48-hour period?

• It needs to be returned immediately

• It sends an alert to the office

• It shuts off automatically

• It needs to be manually turned off

Who will review your results if you are an established patient at UC VA?

• A lab technician

• Your cardiologist

• A nurse practitioner

• Your primary care physician

How soon will a referring physician receive the report electronically?

• Immediately after the test

• Within 12 hours

• Within 24 to 48 hours

• Within a week

What should you do after completing your test at UC VA?

• File the check-out signs to the receptionist

• Wait for a follow-up call

• Leave the premises immediately

• Schedule another appointment