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Cardiac Event Monitoring

Symptom-triggered rhythm recording for weeks at a time

An event monitor is a small wearable cardiac recorder used to capture intermittent rhythm problems that don't show up on a single in-office EKG. Where a Holter monitor records continuously for one to two days, an event monitor is worn for weeks and either auto-detects abnormal rhythms or is triggered by you when symptoms occur. It bridges the gap between a brief snapshot and longer-term implantable monitoring, making it the right choice for symptoms that occur every few days or weeks.

What's Included

  • Wearable patch or small chest-strap monitor
  • Patient-triggered recording around symptoms
  • Auto-detection of atrial fibrillation, pauses, and tachycardia
  • Symptom diary integration to correlate sensations with rhythm
  • Typical monitoring window of 14 to 30 days
  • Comprehensive end-of-study report
  • Personal review of findings with Dr. Kedan

How It's Performed

The monitor is fitted in the Beverly Hills office. A small adhesive patch or compact recorder is placed on the chest, and you learn how to mark symptoms with a button press or app. You wear it through normal life — work, exercise, sleep — and ship it back when the monitoring period ends. There is no inconvenience, no wires to manage, and most patients quickly forget it is there.

How to Prepare

  • Shower before the visit; you cannot fully submerge the device.
  • Avoid heavy chest lotions the day of placement.
  • Bring a list of any symptoms you would like to capture.
  • Plan to wear loose-fitting tops during the monitoring period.
  • If you have a skin sensitivity, tell us in advance so we can use a hypoallergenic patch.

What to Expect After

The device is removed at the end of the monitoring window — either in the office or by mail. The recording service generates a full report within a few business days, and Dr. Kedan reviews it personally and discusses the findings with you. If a clinically significant rhythm is detected, treatment can begin promptly.

Indications

  • Palpitations that occur every few days or weeks
  • Unexplained dizziness or near-fainting
  • Documented arrhythmia requiring assessment of burden over time
  • Suspected atrial fibrillation after stroke
  • Symptom recurrence after ablation or medication change
  • Evaluation when 24-48 hour Holter monitoring is non-diagnostic
  • Patient-triggered correlation of symptoms with rhythm

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an event monitor?
It is a small wearable cardiac recorder you wear for two to four weeks. Unlike a Holter monitor (continuous for 24 to 48 hours) it can either record continuously and flag abnormal beats automatically, or record only when you press a button to mark a symptom.
How is it different from a Holter monitor?
A Holter records every beat for 1 to 2 days and is ideal when symptoms occur daily. An event monitor extends the listening window to 2 to 4 weeks, which is much better suited to symptoms occurring every few days. Modern patch-based monitors blur the line — they record continuously but for much longer than a traditional Holter.
How long is it worn?
Typically 14 to 30 days, depending on the device and the question Dr. Kedan is trying to answer.
How do I prepare?
Shower beforehand, skip chest lotions the day of placement, and wear loose tops during the monitoring window. The device is applied in the office in about 15 minutes.
Is it uncomfortable?
Most patients forget it is there within a day. The patch is small and light. The most common issue is mild skin irritation under the adhesive, which we can address with hypoallergenic patches if needed.
Can I shower or exercise?
Yes — sweat and quick showers are fine with patch-based devices. Full submersion (baths, swimming) is not. Exercise is encouraged when relevant; rhythm responses to exertion are often the most informative finding.
What do the results look like?
A multi-page report summarizing heart rate ranges, ectopic-beat counts, episodes of atrial fibrillation or other rhythms, and any symptom-correlated events. Representative tracings accompany each finding.
Who interprets the recording?
The monitoring company's certified technicians generate the report, and Dr. Kedan personally reviews and interprets every study before discussing it with you.
When will I get the results?
Within 3 to 7 business days after the device is returned. Clinically urgent findings — such as significant atrial fibrillation or long pauses — trigger an immediate notification.
How do I schedule one?
Call Cardiolucent at (310) 304-5555. Event monitors are fitted in the Beverly Hills office, often on the same day they are ordered.

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