US Medical Term · tests
Cardiac Monitoring
Monitoreo Cardíaco
Also: Monitorización Cardíaca (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Cardiac Monitoring |
| Spanish (Español) | Monitoreo Cardíaco |
| Chinese (中文) | 心臟監測 |
| Korean (한국어) | 심장 모니터링 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Theo dõi tim mạch |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Cardiac Monitoring |
| Portuguese (Português) | Monitoramento Cardíaco |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การติดตามการทำงานของหัวใจ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 心臓モニタリング |
What it means
Cardiac monitoring is the continuous or prolonged observation of your heart's electrical activity and rhythm. In a hospital or clinic, this is done by connecting electrodes to your chest that transmit your heart's signals to a bedside monitor watched by nurses or technicians. Outpatient monitoring uses wearable devices such as a Holter monitor, event recorder, or implantable loop recorder that record your heart rhythm over days, weeks, or months while you go about daily life. Some devices transmit data wirelessly to your doctor in real time. Monitoring is ordered when a doctor suspects irregular heart rhythms that occur too infrequently to capture during a standard EKG. No radiation is involved. You will be instructed to keep a symptom diary.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
How long will I need to wear the cardiac monitor before my doctor reviews the data?
¿Cuánto tiempo tendré que usar el monitor cardíaco antes de que mi médico revise los datos?
What should I do if my cardiac monitor alarm goes off at home?
¿Qué debo hacer si la alarma de mi monitor cardíaco suena en casa?
Can I continue exercising and doing normal activities while wearing the cardiac monitor?
¿Puedo seguir haciendo ejercicio y mis actividades normales mientras uso el monitor cardíaco?
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Last reviewed: September 2026