24 Hours Holter Monitoring Preparation

一般須知     
General Information

1. 接受檢查當日儘量穿著簡單易脫的衣服。
Dress in clothes that can be easily removed.

2. 請攜同過往相關的醫療影像及報告，例如電腦掃描、磁力共振和超聲波。
Please bring any previous medical records or medical imaging reports, such as CT scan, MRI or ultrasound reports for reference.

3. 請攜同政府醫院轉介信作登記 (如適用)。
Please bring any referral letters from public hospitals to the center for registration.

4. 請在檢查前除下所有飾物包括戒指、耳環、項鍊、手錶、假牙或任何含金屬之物品。
Do not wear any jewelry including rings, earrings, necklaces, watches, dentures, or any metal- containing objects.

5. 請告知醫護人員如您有以下任何一種情況：
Please notify our staff before examination if (either one of the followings):

a) 已經懷孕或懷疑懷孕
you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant
b) 曾經對造影劑或藥物過敏、或曾對碘、某種食物過敏
you have ever had a reaction to any contrast dye or any drugs, or if you are allergic to iodine or specific types of food
c) 患有哮喘、腎病、心臟病、高血壓、糖尿病、甲狀腺病
you have ever had history of asthma, renal insufficiency/renal masses/single kidney, hypertension, diabetes, thyroid diseases

6. 請於禁食期間繼續服食日常藥物，並告知醫護人員日常藥物的名稱、劑量、及服用頻率。
Please continue to take all your prescribed medications. Bring a list of your medications, including the name of the medication, the dose, and the dose frequency.

7. 建議在進行檢查前先洗澡。
Please take a shower before the examination.

8. 請勿在身體上塗上任何潤膚露。
Please do not apply any lotion on your body.

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檢查期間 注意事項  
Precautions during the examination

1. 在配戴心電圖紀錄儀時，避免進行太激烈運動、勿洗澡、勿游泳，因為水會破壞儀器。但可以用濕紙巾、沾有少量肥皂的布抹面、腋下、臀部及下體。
Refrain from vigorous exercise, showering, bathing, and swimming while wearing a Holter monitor. You can use wet wipes or a washcloth and soap to clean areas such as the face, armpits, buttocks, and groin. However, it is important to avoid getting the monitor, leads, or electrodes wet.

2. 檢查當中可以正常生活包括日常運動，但盡量避免進行太激烈運動，勿過度流汗，請小心保護儀器，請勿撞壞或遺失。
Maintain your normal daily activities, including regular exercise, during the examination. However, try to avoid strenuous exercise and excessive sweating. Please handle the device with care and avoid damaging or losing it.

3. 記錄當天的每項活動及其進行的時間，及避免攝取酒精或咖啡因。
Record each activity and the time it was performed on the day of monitoring, and avoid consuming alcohol or caffeine.

4. 檢查完畢後請依照指定時間將記錄器歸還於檢查室。
Once the monitoring period is over, the device must be returned to your health care provider’s office.

5. 檢查當中如有任何不適如胸悶、胸痛、頭暈或者走不動，請告知醫護人員。
Notify your doctor if you experience any discomfort, such as tight chest, chest pain, dizziness or numbness.

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檢查過程     
Examination Process

醫護人員會在您的胸部貼上數個電極貼片，並用膠帶固定，隨後連接至一個小型的心電圖記錄儀。記錄儀將自動監測並記錄24小時內的心臟電活動，期間可以正常活動，無需住院。患者需使用提供的記錄簿中記錄24小時內的日常活動（如走路、休息、運動等）。

若出現異常症狀（如胸痛、心悸、頭暈等），請立即按下記錄儀上的標記按鈕，以便醫生後續分析症狀對應的心電圖變化。24小時後，需返回心臟中心由醫護人員拆除記錄儀。醫生將結合心電圖數據與症狀記錄進行比對分析，從而做出準確診斷。

Medical staff will attach several electrode patches to your chest and secure them with tape, then connect them to a small electrocardiogram (ECG) recorder. The recorder will automatically monitor and record your heart’s electrical activity over a 24-hour period. During this time, you may continue your normal daily activities and do not need to be hospitalized. Please use the provided diary to document your activities (such as walking, resting, or exercising) throughout the 24-hour monitoring period.

If you experience any abnormal symptoms (such as chest pain, palpitations, or dizziness), please press the marker button on the recorder immediately so that your doctor can analyze the corresponding ECG changes later. After 24 hours, please return to the Cardiac Center for medical staff to remove the recorder. The doctor will review and compare the ECG recordings with your symptom diary to make a precise diagnosis.

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