US Medical Term · tests
Holter Monitor
Monitor Holter
Also: Monitoreo Holter (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Holter Monitor |
| Spanish (Español) | Monitor Holter |
| Chinese (中文) | 霍爾特監測器 |
| Korean (한국어) | 홀터 모니터 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Máy theo dõi Holter |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Holter Monitor |
| Portuguese (Português) | Monitor Holter |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ฮอลเตอร์มอนิเตอร์ |
| Japanese (日本語) | ホルター心電計 |
What it means
A Holter monitor is a portable device that continuously records your heart's electrical activity for 24 to 48 hours — or sometimes up to 14 days — while you go about your daily routine. Small sticky electrodes are attached to your chest and connected by wires to a small recorder that clips to your belt or fits in your pocket. You keep a diary of your activities and any symptoms you notice, such as palpitations or dizziness. You should avoid showering or bathing with the device on. After the monitoring period, you return the device to your doctor, who reviews the recording for irregular heart rhythms that may not show up during a brief office EKG. No radiation is involved.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Can I shower normally while wearing the Holter monitor?
¿Puedo bañarme normalmente mientras uso el monitor Holter?
What activities should I avoid while wearing the Holter monitor?
¿Qué actividades debo evitar mientras uso el monitor Holter?
How do I record my symptoms in the diary that comes with the Holter monitor?
¿Cómo anoto mis síntomas en el diario que viene con el monitor Holter?
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Last reviewed: September 2026