Remote Cardiac monitoring is a medical service that involves continuously monitoring a patient's heart activity. This can be done in a variety of ways, including through the use of electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) machines, implantable cardiac monitors, or wearable devices.
The main purpose of cardiac monitoring is to detect any abnormal heart activity, such as arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats, and to help diagnose the cause of symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting. Cardiac monitoring can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments for heart conditions and to detect any changes in a patient's heart activity over time.
There are several types of Remote cardiac monitoring services, including:
- Holter monitoring: A portable ECG device that a patient wears for 24 to 48 hours to continuously monitor their heart activity.
- Event monitoring: A type of monitoring that is used to record heart activity only when symptoms occur.
- Telemetry monitoring: A type of monitoring that uses wireless technology to transmit ECG signals from a patient's bedside to a remote monitoring center.
- Implantable cardiac monitor (ICM): A small device that is implanted under the skin and can continuously monitor heart activity for several months to a year.
The choice of which type of cardiac monitoring to use depends on the patient's specific symptoms and heart condition. Your healthcare provider can help determine which type of monitoring is best for you.
