Holter Monitoring

Holter monitoring assesses an animal patient’s heart rhythm and rate. The Holter monitor is a portable electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the electrical activity of the heart continuously over 24 hours.

Your veterinarian may recommend a Holter monitor for several reasons

• An arrhythmia is suspected
• Your pet has had collapse or fainting episodes
• To monitor a patient’s heart rate and rhythm while on certain medications
• Your animal has unexplained dizziness, lethargy, or excessive panting
• To monitor heart rhythms for animals with a pacemaker

Our Holter service provides

• All necessary equipment and instructions for a 24-hour digital Holter monitor recording (including shipping)
• A full report with recommendations from a WSU board-certified veterinary cardiologist
• Discounts on recheck Holter monitors for long-term care

Service details

• We provide service to our regional clientele (Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah)
• The veterinarian or the owner may request a Holter monitor
• Holter monitor price: $346; Recheck (within 1 year): $225
• There is a 2-3 week wait period for an available monitor.