Holter Monitoring

 This four-hour course will provide an overview of Holter (Ambulatory ECG Monitoring) monitoring of patients. Attendees should be competent in recognizing common arrhythmias The first section will review the history of Holter monitoring, the basic technique involved, and the current indications. Examples of equipment will be demonstrated. The second section will focus on the technical application, the settings, and the proper instructions to patients. The third section will concentrate on the interpretation of the results. Commonly encountered arrhythmias will be reviewed and example Holter monitoring results will be discussed. The fourth section detail proper codes utilized for reimbursement. If a volunteer is available, application of equipment will occur on-site.