Holter ECG (continuous 24h-48h-72h recording)

The Holter ECG is a test that continuously records the electrical activity of the heart over an extended period, usually 24 hours, but which can be extended to 48 or 72 hours depending on the indication. The patient wears a small recording device connected to electrodes stuck to the chest and goes about their normal daily activities throughout the recording. This test is particularly useful for detecting heart rhythm abnormalities that occur intermittently and may not be present during a standard ECG lasting only a few seconds. Paroxysmal arrhythmias, cardiac pauses, frequent extrasystoles and episodes of tachycardia are thus revealed on the continuous tracing. The Holter ECG is also invaluable for establishing a correlation between the symptoms felt by the patient (palpitations, faintness, chest pain) and possible rhythm abnormalities. The patient is asked to note in a diary the times of their activities and symptoms, allowing the cardiologist to compare them with the corresponding ECG tracing. At the Clinique Pasteur in Tunis, we use latest-generation devices, light and discreet, which ensure high-quality recording. The analysis is carried out by specialized software and then validated and interpreted by an experienced cardiologist.