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Holter Monitor/Event Monitor/SCCM Specialist


HOLTER MONITOR/EVENT MONITOR/SUBCUTANEOUS CARDIAC MONITOR SPECIALIST

If you’ve experienced signs of a heart problem, such as an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, or unexplained fainting, Erick E. Calderon, MD, FACC, FSCAI, at Lakewood Cardiovascular Consultants, in Bradenton and Sarasota County, Florida, can prescribe a Holter monitor or event monitor. These devices measure and record your heart rate for extended periods of time. To learn more, book an appointment online or over the phone today.

Holter Monitor/Event Monitor/Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Q & A

What are Holter and event monitors?

Holter and event monitors are portable, wearable devices that record your heartbeat. The devices include electrodes that are stuck to your chest and a portable recording unit that you can wear with a shoulder strap or belt. Dr. Calderon will ask you to keep a diary of any symptoms or events that occur while you’re wearing the device.

If Dr. Calderon wants to record your heartbeat for a few days (3-7), he will provide a Holter monitor, which is only for short-term use. For longer-term use, he will provide an event monitor. Event monitors can be used for up to a month.

Why would I need to wear a Holter or event monitor?

Dr. Calderon may ask you to wear a Holter or event monitor if you’ve been having symptoms of heart problems that don’t show up during in-office testing. The wearable monitors can record your heart rate for up to a month. This large amount of data will allow Dr. Calderon to develop a more comprehensive understanding of your heart health.

How am I fitted with a Holter or event monitor?

One of the health specialists at Lakewood Cardiovascular Consultants will fit you with your Holter or event monitor. You should wear loose-fitting clothing on the day of your appointment, so your provider can easily place your electrodes. Men may need to shave their chest hair so the electrodes can stick securely.

What should I expect while I wear a Holter or event monitor?

Your health specialist will give you specific instructions to follow while you wear the monitor. However, in general, you should be able to go about your daily responsibilities and activities as you would normally.

If you have any symptoms, such as chest pain, irregular heartbeats, or shortness of breath, you should record them in your diary. You should include the date and time, and what you were doing at the time you experienced the symptoms. You should also record your activities, so your provider can match your heart rate data with your life.

When your monitoring period is complete, you’ll return the monitor to Lakewood Cardiovascular Consultants. SCCM are insertable devices under the skin in your stent with a battery that lasts 3-4 years and will provide a daily report of your heart rhythm. They are ideal for symptoms that are sporadic and not detected by external monitors. The device is injected under the skin under local anesthesia. Dr. Calderon will review your data and schedule an appointment to discuss your results and next steps.

Dr. Calderon is one of the best Interventional Cardiologists. Call Lakewood Cardiovascular Consultants, located in Sarasota County, Florida, or book an appointment online today.

We see patients in Sarasota and Manatee County, Florida. Call us to book your appointment today.

OUR PROVIDERS

Dr. Erick Calderon

Dr. Erick Calderon

MD, FACC, FSCAI

Interventional cardiologist

Cynthia Bosch

Cynthia Bosch

ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

OUR SERVICES

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Servicing Sarasota and Manatee Counties

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TESTIMONIALS

Dr. Calderon and his staff are excellent. I got my questions answered and I was seen within a few minutes of my appointment time. They helped me with future appointments and needs. I can’t say enough good about this group of people.

Francis P.

Patient

Excellent! Dr Calderone and his staff are simply the best! Caring, professional and literally saved my husband's life!

Maree M.

Patient's wife

Follow up visit to stress test. Good staff, kind receptionist. Cindy is compassionate. Dr. Calderon is a man of few words but does answer your questions.

Lori S.

Patient