Event monitor
Event Monitor
An Event Monitor (pronounced: /ɪˈvɛnt ˈmɒnɪtər/) is a medical device used to record the heart's electrical activity. It is primarily used when a patient has infrequent symptoms that a standard ECG or Holter Monitor would not likely capture.
Etymology
The term "Event Monitor" is derived from the English words "event", referring to an occurrence or incident, and "monitor", which means to observe or check over a period. In the medical context, it refers to a device that monitors and records specific events or irregularities in the heart's electrical activity.
Usage
An Event Monitor is typically used when a patient experiences symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, or syncope that are not frequent enough to be captured on a standard ECG or Holter Monitor. The device can be worn for a longer period (usually a month or more), and the patient can activate it to record their heart's electrical activity when they experience symptoms.
Related Terms
- ECG: A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
- Holter Monitor: A portable device for continuously monitoring various electrical activity of the cardiovascular system for at least 24 hours.
- Palpitations: A sensation in which a person is aware of an irregular, hard, or rapid heartbeat.
- Dizziness: A term used to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak or unsteady.
- Syncope: A temporary loss of consciousness usually related to insufficient blood flow to the brain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Event monitor
- Wikipedia's article - Event monitor
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