Now that COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) has been around for a number of months, and many people have not been receiving tests and treatment for serious health issues as they normally would for fear of exposure to the virus, it is time to get back on track of taking care of your health. Medical facilities nationwide have certain standards in place in order to avoid potentially spreading the coronavirus to patients and even to each other on staff, so it is indeed safe to go back and start ... [Read More]
Holter monitor
WHAT IS A HOLTER MONITOR – AND WHY WOULD I NEED ONE?
It may sound like a top-secret gadget employed by the CIA or MI-6, but in fact, a Holter monitor is just a battery-operated portable device that continuously measures and records your heart’s activity for 24 to 48 hours or longer. It’s the size of a small camera and has wires with electrodes that attach to your chest, so it can record your ECG (electrocardiography) as you go about your daily business. You may be wondering why anyone – including you – would want or need to wear a Holter ... [Read More]
