The Differences between a Holter Monitor, Event Monitor, and an Implantable Loop Recorder

CARDIOLOGY

  • Continuous (Holter) Monitor – Worn for 24-48 hours. Best for patients with frequent symptoms or symptoms that are associated with activity.
  • Event monitor: Can do intermittent or continuous recording. The patient can activate it when he feels symptoms. Best for people with infrequent episodes. “There are two types of event recorders: a loop memory monitor and a symptom event monitor.” AHA.
  • Implantable Loop recorder: surgically implanted. Best for patients with very infrequent episodes. They can stay in play for up to 3 years.

 

Check the following stats from cardiologist Dr. Bernstein need to be verified.
Holter catches 20% of arrhythmias
Event catches 40% of arrhythmias
Loop recorders catch 100% of arrhythmias.

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