Why longer monitoring helps
An occasional palpitation or dizzy spell may not occur during a short ECG. An event recorder can help capture the heart rhythm over a longer period and relate it to symptoms.
Using the recorder
The team explains how to wear or use the device, when to activate it and how to keep a symptom diary. Follow the instructions for your particular model.
Practical preparation
Ask about skin care, bathing, exercise and returning the equipment. Record the time and nature of symptoms as instructed, without changing your prescribed medicines unless advised.
Reviewing the recording
Your cardiologist reviews the recordings alongside your symptoms. A recording without an episode may not explain every concern. Severe symptoms require urgent medical care rather than waiting for the monitoring period to end.
Discuss your options
Bring your previous reports and medicine list to a consultation. Ask how this test or procedure would help in your situation, what alternatives are available and what follow-up you may need.
General patient information, prepared from practice information and the references below. It does not replace a consultation, diagnosis or your hospital’s instructions.
New or severe chest pain, severe breathing difficulty or collapse needs immediate emergency care. Call 112 in India. Do not wait for an appointment or a message reply. Do not drive yourself.