Learn About Heart Rhythm Monitoring
Learn About Heart Rhythm Monitoring
What is an arrhythmia?
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat.
- When the heart beats too fast, it’s called tachycardia.
- When it beats too slow, it’s called bradycardia.
- An arrhythmia can also mean that your heart beats irregularly (skips a beat or has an extra beat).
What are the symptoms of arrhythmia?
Heart rhythm abnormalities can manifest with a variety of symptoms, including:
- Palpitations (feelings the heart pounding, skipping, racing, or beating irregularly)
- Light-headedness or dizziness
- Passing out
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Shortness of breath
- Chest discomfort
What is an ambulatory cardiac monitor?
Ambulatory cardiac monitors are medical devices that watch and record the heart rhythm over a period of days to weeks.
What are the types of ambulatory cardiac monitors?
Prescription-grade ambulatory cardiac monitors come in three main types:
1. Holter monitors
2. Cardiac event monitors.
3. Mobile cardiac telemetry.
The BodyGuardian MINI is a single cardiac monitor that can function as a Holter monitor, cardiac event monitor, or mobile cardiac telemetry. Your doctor will prescribe the type of monitor that is best for you.
Why ambulatory cardiac monitoring is performed?
Your healthcare provider may recommend a cardiac monitor if you have:
- Signs and symptoms of suggestive of an arrhythmia.
- Unexplained fainting.
- A heart condition that increases the risk of arrhythmias.
- To determine the severity or pattern of an arrhythmia that you are known to have.