Holter Monitor
4Cyte's Holter Monitoring service
- One of Australia's leading teams of specialist cardiologist and cardiac physiologists who complete analysis and reporting of >800,000 cardiac studies each year.
- Holter Monitoring available at over 1000 locations convenient to the patient
- No out-of-pocket charge (bulk billed) for patients with valid Medicare referrals
- Results sent directly into your Doctor's PMS (Best Practice, Medical Director etc) usually within 24 hours.
What is Holter Monitoring?
Holter monitoring is a type of electrocardiography (ECG) used to continuously record a patient's heart rhythm over 24 hours (or longer in some cases).
The main purpose is to detect intermittent or hidden cardiac abnormalities that may not appear during a standard ECG (which only records for a few seconds).
Will I feel anything?
The test is painless. There is no electricity or shock delivered - it's purely a recording device.
How is a Holter Monitor test performed?
- Several small, sticky electrodes are placed on the chest.
- These electrodes are connected by wires to a portable recording device (Holter monitor), which is usually worn around the waist or over the shoulder.
- A 4Cyte Pathology nurse ensures the electrodes are properly attached and the monitor is recording correctly.
- The monitor begins recording continuously as soon as it is turned on.
- The patient wears the monitor for 24 hours or more, depending on the doctor's instructions.
- During this time, they are encouraged to go about normal daily activities, except for bathing or swimming (as most monitors are not waterproof).
- The patient will be given a diary and is asked to record in the diary symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, chest pain, or shortness of breath, noting the time they occurred.
- This helps correlate any symptoms with heart rhythm changes on the recording.
- After the monitoring period, the patient returns the device and the diary to the 4Cye Pathology collection centre.
- A technician downloads the data, and a doctor reviews the recording to identify any abnormal heart rhythms or events.
Is Holter Monitoring bulk billed at 4Cyte Pathology?
Yes.
At 4Cyte Pathology, Holter monitoring is bulk billed (no charge to patient) for all patients with a valid Medicare referral.
How do I get Tested at 4Cyte Pathology?
Firstly, you need a referral from your doctor.
Secondly, you are required to make an appointment for Holter Monitor testing. To arrange an appointment please email our client support centre (support@4cyte.com.au) or telephone us on 13 42 98.
Thirdly, you will need to attend one of 4Cyte Pathology's patient centres (click here to find a centre near you) to get the Holter fitted.
Fourthly, you will need to follow the patient instructions when undertaking your Holter Monitoring. To download a PDF of the patient instructions, click here.
Fifthly, after the testing period, you will need to return Holter device and your diary to your 4Cyte collection centre.
Does 4Cyte Pathology accept any Referral Form?
Yes.
4Cyte Pathology accepts all referral forms.
What happens to the results of my testing?
Your Holter monitor recordings will be sent to a specialist cardiologist and cardiac physiologists for review. 4Cyte will then send the specialists report and findings to your referring doctor.
Your results will normally be available to your doctor in c.24 hours of your Holter being conducted.
You must discuss the results of your Holter monitor testing with your referring doctor.