Holter monitoring: are two days better than one?

Am J Cardiol. 2000 Sep 1;86(5):562-4, A9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(00)01017-1.

Abstract

The optimal duration of Holter monitoring (HM) to minimize costs and maximize yield is unknown. In a retrospective review of 164 patients referred to a tertiary care center for evaluation with 2 days of HM, we found that 48 hours was not cost effective when compared with the traditional 24-hour period.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnosis*
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Costs and Cost Analysis
  • Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / economics*
  • Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Time Factors