Question 1

what is cost of 24 Hour Holter Monitoring in India?

Accepted Answer

24 Hour Holter Monitoring Treatment cost in Navi Mumbai is between Rs.2664 to Rs.3552.  The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

Question 2

What is the price of 24 Hour Holter Monitoring in other countries, compared to India?

Accepted Answer

Approximate price of 24 Hour Holter Monitoring in other countries compared to India is: Malaysia, USD 96 to USD 144, approximately 100% higher than India. Malaysia, USD 96 to USD 144, approximately 100% higher than India.

Question 3

How much does 24 Hour Holter Monitoring cost in different cities in India?

Accepted Answer

The price for 24 Hour Holter Monitoring in different cities in India is approximately in the range of: New Delhi: Rs. 2,251 to Rs. 3,521, Gurgaon: Rs. 2,309 to Rs. 3,463, Noida: Rs. 2,165 to Rs. 3,608, Chennai: Rs. 2,309 to Rs. 3,319, Mumbai: Rs. 2,367 to Rs. 3,521, Bangalore: Rs. 2,251 to Rs. 3,405, Kolkata: Rs. 2,165 to Rs. 3,261, Jaipur: Rs. 2,020 to Rs. 3,232, Mohali: Rs. 2,078 to Rs. 4,906, Ahmedabad: Rs. 1,934 to Rs. 3,203, Hyderabad: Rs. 2,222 to Rs. 3,377

Question 4

About the treatment

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

Twenty-four-hour Holter monitoring is a continuous test to record the heart's rate and rhythm for 24 hours.

Question 5

What is involved in the procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

For 24-hour Holter monitoring, the individual wears the Holter monitor for 12 to 48 hours as they do the normal daily routine. This device has electrodes and electrical leads exactly like a regular EKG, but it has fewer leads.

Question 6

Who is the right doctor for this procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

The right doctor to consult for 24 Hour Holter Monitoring is a Cardiac Surgeon along with an Electrophysiologist.

Question 7

What is the usual success rate for this procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

The success rate varies between 64-76%.

Question 8

Any other special notes related to the procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

The 24-hour Holter monitor test is non-invasive. It may be inconvenient, but the test poses no serious risks. The only possible risk is some skin irritation where the electrodes attach to the body.

Question 9

What is a Holter monitor?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

A Holter monitor is a type of heart monitor device which is used for recording the activity of heart for 24 to 48 hours, if you are having the problem of irregular heart beat or palpation cardiac monitor will help you in diagnosing the problem.

Question 10

What does a 24-hour Holter monitor detect?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

24 hour Holter monitoring is a type of heart monitoring device which records the activity of heart for 24 to 48 hours. If you are having an irregular heart beat or palpations of heart the cardiac monitor will help in diagnosing the problem.

Question 11

Who needs a Holter monitor?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

You may need to undergo Holter monitor if you have an inconclusive electrocardiogram or a type of heart test. If the doctor is not able to detect the problem through EKG then a Holter monitor will help in it by gathering more information about your heart activity.

Question 12

What conditions can a Holter monitor find?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Holter monitoring is being used to find the cause of arrhythmia, heart palpatations, unexplained dizziness and to check whether your heart is getting proper oxygen, heart medications are working or to check the working of pacemaker.

Question 13

When would a Holter monitor not be appropriate?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

If you need treatment for heart symptoms then a Holter monitor will be appropriate for you and you should not use Holter monitor for routine screening of you are not having any symptoms.

Question 14

What’s the difference between an EKG and a Holter monitor?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

EKG is used for measuring the activity of heart at that moment while your body is in rest.  There are chances that your heart rhythm and symptoms will change.

Question 15

What’s the difference between Holter and event monitoring?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Holter monitor is being used to record your heart continuously for 24 to 48 hours  while EKG is not continuous it only records the activity of heart when you feel the symptoms and activate the monitor.

Question 16

How do you sleep with a Holter heart monitor?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

You have to wear loose fitting clothes so that the electrodes does not pull off while you are given.

Question 17

How long does it take to get results from a Holter monitor?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

It will take around 2 weeks for the technician to scan all the information from the monitor into the computer and then for the cardiologist to interpret the information.

Question 18

What activities you should avoid while wearing Holter monitor?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

While wearing Holter monitor you should not bath, shower, swim, don&rsquo;t go near a high &ndash;voltage area or a metal detector or get an x ray done.

Question 19

What happens when you finish wearing the device?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

When it is sent to the technician they processes the record and send the report to the you. It will take a week or two to sent the report. They will advice you more cardiac test, heart medications, pacemakers or cardioversion procedure so that your heart return to a steady rhythm.

Question 20

What are the risks of wearing a Holter monitor?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

A Holter monitor has no risks or pain associated with it, you may have some itchiness or irritation due to it.

Question 21

When will  you get the results for the Holter monitor?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

After one or two weeks you will be called by your doctor to get the result of the procedure and the result will show that the heart monitor has detected  a heart rhythm disorder such as artial fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia or premature ventricular contractions.

Question 22

How long does it take to fit a 24-hour heart monitor?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

It will take around 20 minutes tin fitting the electrodes and then monitor. The cardiologist will put three electrodes in chest which are the small sticky patches being connected to  monitor along with leads.

Question 23

How you have to wear the Holter monitoring device?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

You have to wear the Holter monitoring device around your waist being clipped into a belt or waistband.

Question 24

How do you prepare for a Holter monitor?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

You don&rsquo;t need to do anything special to prepare for a Holter monitor only you need to shave your chest when electrodes are being attached.

Question 25

How Holter monitor is being attached?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

First the technician attaches the electrode to the chest and then the monitor is being placed which connects it to the electrode. The monitor is kept in pocket or a  bag you can wear it like a strap or a purse. You can do most of your daily activities while you are wearing the monitor.

Question 26

What are the tests included before 24-Hour Holter monitoring and its cost?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

The doctor may recommend an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) before you get a Holter monitor. Medical tests associated with the procedure account for 10-15% of the total cost. Tests are also included in the treatment package.

Question 27

Is the pharmacy and medicine cost included in the package?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

When the patient is in the hospital, the pharmacy and medicine bills are included in the package. The package does not include medicines purchased outside the hospital by the patient.

Question 28

How long does the patient stay in the hospital after the 24-Hour Holter monitoring?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

A Holter monitor tracks the heart's rhythm for 24 to 72 hours using electrodes and a recording device. A health care professional can use the data on the recording device to produce an ECG strip to observe the heart's rhythm during the time the monitor was worn.

Question 29

Is there any post-treatment expense after 24-Hour Holter monitoring?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

You return the monitor to the technician after the 24- or 48-hour period. The technician reviews your information, including the EKG and notes, and then sends a report to your provider.

Question 30

Does insurance cover 24-Hour Holter monitoring?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Most cardiac monitors are covered by insurance if prescribed by a doctor. Some extended holters and injectable loop recorders will require prior authorization from insurance.

Question 31

Is there any alternative to 24-Hour Holter monitoring?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

The Zio Patch is a noninvasive continuous ambulatory ECG adhesive monitoring patch that has received FDA clearance and is less uncomfortable to wear than a typical 24-hour Holter monitor.

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Frequently Asked Questions Related to 24 Hour Holter Monitoring Treatment

Before the Procedure (7 Questions):

1What is a Holter monitor?

2What does a 24-hour Holter monitor detect?

3Who needs a Holter monitor?

4What conditions can a Holter monitor find?

5When would a Holter monitor not be appropriate?

6What’s the difference between an EKG and a Holter monitor?

7What’s the difference between Holter and event monitoring?

During the Procedure (4 Questions):

1How long does it take to fit a 24-hour heart monitor?

2How you have to wear the Holter monitoring device?

3How do you prepare for a Holter monitor?

4How Holter monitor is being attached?

Post the Procedure (6 Questions):

1How do you sleep with a Holter heart monitor?

2How long does it take to get results from a Holter monitor?

3What activities you should avoid while wearing Holter monitor?

4What happens when you finish wearing the device?

5What are the risks of wearing a Holter monitor?

6When will you get the results for the Holter monitor?

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