Monitor Holter (24 horas)

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Monitor Holter (24 horas)

Nombres alternativos:

Electrocardiografía ambulatoria; Monitoreo Holter durante 24 horas

Cuáles Son Los Riesgos:

No hay riesgos asociados con el examen. Sin embargo, no se debe permitir que el monitor se humedezca.

Consideraciones especiales:

Los electrodos deben estar adheridos firmemente al tórax para que la máquina obtenga un registro preciso de la actividad cardíaca.

Mientras se utilice el dispositivo, se debe evitar la exposición a imanes, detectores de metales, mantas eléctricas y áreas de alto voltaje.

Monitoreo cardíaco Holter

Monitoreo cardíaco Holter

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