Holter Monitoring Systems have many uses, including helping to determine the heart rate and oxygen levels of an athlete. It is a useful measure of physiological fitness. The importance of this type of monitoring device became clear after the advent of cardiac rehabilitation. After the patient had undergone physical therapy, the device is used to track his or her heartbeat rhythms. This is a convenient way for medical staff to evaluate and determine the progress or setback of the patient. Most cardiovascular equipment that is used to monitor heart rate has one main disadvantage. This is that they require a patient to leave their comfort zone, usually resting in a hospital room or office. There is nothing very attractive about trying to wear that monitor while working, shopping, or sitting in a restaurant. This is where Holter monitoring systems come into play.
This equipment will allow doctors and other medical professionals to evaluate the heartbeat and physiology of a patient while he or she is resting comfortably in a hospital room or office. In recent years, the demand for this device has seen a large rise in the United States. The United States has become the largest consumer of Holter monitoring systems. As the demand grows, companies in North America are looking at the opportunity to gain a dominant share of the global market.
One of the most popular applications of Holter monitoring systems is cardiac telemetry. This particular application uses the patient's body movements and other physiological parameters to generate a diagnosis and forecast period for possible future cardiovascular diseases. For example, if someone has been diagnosed with diabetes, however, a person has been taking beta-blockers for several years, the readings might indicate that he or she has low levels of potassium. By using the body movements, the doctor can predict that the patient may have high blood pressure within three months by evaluating the rhythms and wave patterns of the heart. Recently, in November 2020, VitalConnect launched VitalPatch RTM for extended Holter monitoring. The device continuously monitors heart rate, heart rate variability, activity, and respiratory rate.
