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A loop event monitor consists of a recording device and several wire leads that are connected to electrode patches that are attached your child's chest.
To record information, the monitor must be activated by you or your child when your child feels symptoms, such as chest pain, dizziness, or palpitations. Unlike the Holter monitor, which records continuously throughout the testing period of 24 to 48 hours, the loop event monitor only records information when you or your child trigger the monitor.
With the memo event monitor you or your child places a card against the skin when there are symptoms. The card then records whatever the current rhythm is. When your child feels one or more symptoms, such as chest pain, dizziness, or palpitations, one of you will push a button on the event monitor recorder.
After symptoms are experienced and recorded, the recording should be sent to your child's physician or to a central monitoring center. A diary of your child's symptoms and corresponding activities should also be kept.
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