The 30-Day or Cardiac Event Monitor is used to detect abnormal heart rhythms. This small device records your heart's electrical activity (rhythm) at the push of a button. You trigger the device when you first begin to feel signs of an "event" such as:

• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Lightheadedness
• Heart racing and /or fluttering

The monitor stores the heart rhythm. Later that rhythm is sent via the telephone to the doctor for review. This test allows for on-demand heart monitoring outside the hospital/clinic setting when symptoms are noted and as you go about your normal routine. The test results help guide your doctor to choose treatment options to meet your specific needs.

The monitor, about the size of a deck of cards, is clipped to your waistband. This monitor is connected to a set of wires which attaches to two electrodes worn on your chest (like an EKG). The monitor can be worn for up to 30 days. It is removed during bathing.

Special Instructions

• Wear a two-piece outfit, such as a jogging suit or shirt and slacks for easier access to the chest.
• Avoid wearing lotions or oils on the chest area.
• Arrive to the hospital 30 minutes before your scheduled test time.