Which device is used for long-term intermittent ECG recording activated by the patient?
Event recorder
An event (loop) recorder is a long-term, patient-activated ECG recording device used when symptoms are infrequent — the patient presses a button when they feel palpitations or dizziness, and the device stores the ECG segment around the event for later analysis.
A stress-test system records only during supervised exercise, a bedside cardiac monitor is for continuous in-hospital observation, and a defibrillator is a therapeutic device — none of them is patient-activated for intermittent out-of-hospital recording.
Hence, Event recorder.
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Important Questions from Advanced Cardiovascular Investigations
After removal of a Holter monitor, the most important next step is to:
During a stress test, which of the following symptoms is a contraindication to continue exercise?
During a treadmill stress test, what action should be taken if a patient reports chest pain?
What is the primary purpose of a stress test in cardiac care?
Which clinical scenario most strongly justifies Holter monitoring rather than a routine resting ECG?
