An ambulatory ECG is a small, portable heart monitor that records your heart’s electrical activity over an extended period, often 24 hours or more. It’s used to detect irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that might not show up during a standard ECG at the doctors.
Because it monitors your heart over time as you go about your daily routine, it gives a more accurate picture of how your heart behaves under real-world conditions.
A traditional ECG, sometimes called a resting ECG, records just a few seconds of heart activity while you’re lying down. That’s useful, but it can miss intermittent issues, especially if they come and go unpredictably.
An ambulatory ECG records continuously for 24, 48, or even 7 to 14 days. That’s especially important if you’re experiencing symptoms like palpitations, dizziness, or fainting spells that don’t happen every day. By capturing a longer window of activity, it can detect irregularities a standard ECG might miss.
Your doctor might recommend an ambulatory ECG if you’re experiencing:
Even if a standard ECG comes back normal, your symptoms could still indicate a rhythm issue that only shows up occasionally. An ambulatory ECG is often the next step.
Like on-site ECG testing, ambulatory ECG checks the heart’s electrical activity. It can be used to diagnose a number of conditions, including:
As the monitor records around the clock, it can capture infrequent heart rhythms while you’re working, relaxing, exercising or sleeping.
If you’re referred for an ambulatory ECG, here’s what typically happens:
You can sleep with it on, and some models are water resistant, meaning you can shower while wearing it, though long soaks or swimming might not be advised. ECG at Home uses one of the very latest devices, with ATPatch, which is designed to be discreet, comfortable, showerproof and reliable for up to 14 day use.
The most common monitoring durations are 24 to 48 hours. But some conditions may require longer observation. That’s why newer models, can be worn for 7 or even 14 days.
With ECG at Home and ATPatch you can now complete a 7-day test using a discreet home ECG monitor without a hospital visit.
Wondering if an ambulatory ECG is right for you?
If you’ve been experiencing heart related symptoms, or you just want peace of mind, ambulatory ECG testing could be an important step. With ECG at Home now available, it’s easier than ever to get answers and on your own schedule.
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If you’ve been experiencing heart related symptoms, or you just want peace of mind,
ambulatory ECG testing could be an important step. With ECG at Home now
available, it’s easier than ever to get answers and on your own schedule.
