Procedure
Event Monitor
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Event Monitor
, Transtelephonic Event Monitor
Indications
Sporadic symptomatic episodes
Syncope
or
Near Syncope
Palpitation
s
Description
Continuous EKG loop recorder worn by patient
Patient pushes button on recorder when symptoms occur
Event Monitor only saves recording when button pushed
Records a few minutes before and after event
Usually may record up to 4 episodes
Recordings transmitted via phone to lab for analysis
Disadvantages
Does not save tracings if
Arrhythmia
is asymptomatic
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