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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
Walk-in urgent care with no appointment needed.
Serving as your child's primary doctor's office.
Pediatric specialty consultations available closer to home.
A full range of comprehensive services all under one roof.
Connect with providers from the comfort of your own home.
With over 800 pediatric clinicians on staff, we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the right specialist for your needs.
We have expertise in treating children and educating families on hundreds of different conditions.
We use cutting-edge, specialized treatments and procedures to ensure the best care for your child.
Also known as: ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG).
Holter monitoring is a test that monitors and records your heartbeat for 24 to 48 hours. It’s typically used to gain more information about an abnormal heart rhythm and determine how long and how frequently the episodes last.
A technician will attach electrodes from the Holter monitor to your chest. You will be instructed to carry the monitor with you in a pocket, pouch or attached to your waist. You may also be instructed to keep a diary of symptoms as you wear the monitor.
You cannot bathe, shower, swim, have an X-ray or go near high-voltage areas or metal detectors while wearing the monitor.
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Holter monitoring at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital: Medical professionals at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital use Holter monitors and a variety of other tests to diagnose and monitor potential heart conditions.
Reviewed by: Sherrie Joy A Baysa, MD
This page was last updated on: February 18, 2020 09:06 AM
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