Bila Tserkva
Addresses of the Clinics
Monday-Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Monday-Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Kyiv, 17 Kovpaka St. (On the map)
Bila Tserkva, 191A Tarashchanska St. (On the map)
Our doctors are experienced in diagnosing heart problems, however rare or complex they may be. For people with all types of heart disease, we look at every possibility for identifying the underlying causes. If you have started to notice sudden episodes of a fast or slow heartbeat, you should see a cardiologist and undergo a comprehensive examination, including an informative functional diagnostic method for cardiovascular conditions: Holter ECG.
Do you often have heart pain and blood pressure spikes? Do you experience tachycardia or irregular heartbeats? To find the causes of these and many other symptoms, you need to see a cardiologist and undergo a comprehensive examination. You can have a Holter ECG in Bila Tserkva at CSM Clinic, which uses modern equipment and has experienced doctors.
Holter ECG is a non-invasive, informative method of functional diagnostics of cardiovascular conditions. It continuously records an electrocardiogram over 24 hours or a longer period using a recorder attached to the patient's chest. That is why this method is sometimes called "24-hour ECG monitoring." Continuous recording helps the doctor assess the heart's response to various factors: wakefulness, sleep, eating, physical activity, emotions and so on. Analysis of Holter ECG data expands diagnostic possibilities and can reveal rhythm disturbances that cannot be detected with a standard ECG.
Round-the-clock heart rhythm monitoring is needed when the following indications for a Holter test are present:
24-hour ECG monitoring is also needed in situations where the effectiveness of treatment should be checked. Holter ECG is prescribed to check how well an implanted pacemaker is working or the therapeutic effect of prescribed medication. It is also prescribed to older people with heart conditions before preparation for surgery.
Holter monitoring can be performed in children of any age, pregnant women and older people. There are generally no contraindications to a Holter ECG. The only reason for a temporary postponement is wounds, burns or other injuries to the skin of the chest in the area where the device is attached.
Holter ECG monitoring helps doctors detect various conditions of the cardiovascular system:
CSM Clinic has experienced cardiologists, and after the examination results are received, you can have a consultation with a specialist to plan treatment.
Following the preparation rules for a Holter ECG helps to obtain reliable results.
When a Holter monitoring test is scheduled, tell the doctor about any medications you take. If necessary, the specialist will advise stopping them. If taking medications does not affect the test results, they should be taken as usual at the usual dose.
The day before the test, take a shower, because water procedures will not be possible while wearing the device. Men should shave the chest hair for secure attachment and painless removal of the device.
It is recommended to get a good night's sleep before the recorder is attached. Have breakfast before visiting the clinic and arrive for the test without rushing.
It is more convenient to wear a fitted undershirt and a loose top under which the Holter recorder stays unnoticeable. Women should wear a bra.
Before the recorder is attached, the skin is wiped with alcohol for better fixation of the device. The disposable sensors of the Holter monitor are placed at specific points and connected to the device with hypoallergenic adhesive tape. About 10 minutes is enough to attach the recorder. After that, the patient can go home. The patient must come back to the doctor at the scheduled time to have the monitor removed.
During a Holter ECG, a number of rules must be followed:
During ECG monitoring, you may use a computer, smartphones and other gadgets. If necessary, an ultrasound may be performed, as long as the procedure does not involve the chest.
During monitoring, the patient should keep a special diary. It records the time the person went to bed and woke up, meal and medication times, physical exertion, stressful episodes and any complaints (dizziness, rapid heartbeat and so on). In some cases, the patient is advised to climb stairs several times a day (without extra effort), note the time of the test and describe how the exertion felt. The diary entries help the specialist link physical and emotional activity with changes in the ECG.
After monitoring is complete, the patient comes to CSM Clinic to have the device removed. The diary is left with the specialist for preparing the report. Interpretation of a Holter ECG takes several hours.
Holter monitoring results are provided the day after the test is completed. The doctor prepares the Holter ECG report and gives the results to the patient. The ECG monitoring analysis looks like a text with various unfamiliar graphs, numbers, terms and images. The report may indicate the presence of abnormalities, but the final interpretation of the results should be made by a doctor.
Do you need Holter monitoring in Bila Tserkva and are looking for a good clinic? You can have a Holter ECG at CSM Clinic. To book the procedure, call the number listed on the website or fill in the feedback form. Contact center operators will respond to your request quickly, book you for a doctor's appointment or the procedure at a convenient time, and answer all your questions about Holter ECG and the cost of the test.
