Once the reimbursement hurdles are overcome, it is possible that the Zio Patch concept may have the potential to replace the 60 year-old Holter monitor entirely. [2,6] Furthermore, given that the ...

A Holter monitor is a battery-operated portable EKG device. A person typically wears it for 1 to 2 days to continuously monitor their heart rate so their healthcare professional can evaluate it.

Typically, physician practices purchase a Holter monitor recording and analysis system, yet commonly find the labor involved in placement and analysis may be cost–prohibitive. Recent reductions ...