Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ambulatory Electrocardiography

Method in which prolonged electrocardiographic recordings are made on a portable tape recorder (Holter-type system) or solid-state device (real-time system), while the patient undergoes normal daily activities. It is useful in the diagnosis and management of intermittent cardiac arrhythmias and transient myocardial ischemia.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Method in which prolonged electrocardiographic recordings are made on a portable tape recorder (Holter-type system) or solid-state device (real-time system), while the patient undergoes normal daily activities. It is useful in the diagnosis and management of intermittent cardiac arrhythmias and transient myocardial ischemia.

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21 entry terms
  • Ambulatory Electrocardiography Monitoring
  • Dynamic Electrocardiography
  • Electrocardiography Monitoring, Ambulatory
  • Electrocardiography, Ambulatory
  • Electrocardiography, Dynamic
  • Monitoring, Ambulatory Electrocardiographic
  • Ambulatory Electrocardiographic Monitoring
  • Electrocardiographic Monitoring, Ambulatory
  • Monitoring, Ambulatory Electrocardiography
  • Electrocardiography, Holter
  • Holter ECG
  • Holter EKG
  • Holter Electrocardiography
  • Holter Monitoring
  • Monitoring, Holter
  • ECG, Holter
  • ECGs, Holter
  • EKG, Holter
  • EKGs, Holter
  • Holter ECGs
  • Holter EKGs

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, drug effects, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Electrocardiography (1966-1989)
  • Monitoring, Physiologic (1966-1989)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ambulatory Electrocardiography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015716. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015716
  2. Ambulatory Electrocardiography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72388986