GALATHEA: Polyclinic | Technologies

Pressure Holter monitoring:

Pressure Holter monitoring is now a routine and widely accepted measuring method which has found its place in everyday diagnostics and therapy control. It is used in the following conditions:

Hypertension
Hypotension
Nephrological dysfunctions
Antihypertensitive therapeutic controls

Hipholter (Scanlight II Recorder) for a 24-hour record of blood pressure is a highly sophisticated device that combines easy handling with absolute reliability. This Recorder works on the oscillatory principle, which has a range of advantages over traditional methods. It consists of a pump, a magnetic valve, a charging device, a data memory and a processor for the program control and conduct. The ergonomic design of its cuff makes it easy to place and wear; besides, there is no need for a microphone on the brachial artery, which enables the easy movement of the cuff.

Another advantage of the oscillatory method is that it enables the patient to briefly remove the cuff between two measurments, e.g. in order to have a shower.

According to the 1999 official recommendations of the American College of Cardiology / American Heart Association (ACC/AHA), indications for the ECG Holter monitoring include the following:

Assessment of symptoms that might be caused by arrhythmias (syncope, repeated palpitations)
Assessment of the efficiency of antiarrhythmic therapy and detection of proarrythmic response to antiarrhythmic therapy in high-risk patients
Assessment of pacemaker functions, as well as those of implantable cardioverter defibrillators
Monitoring for myocardial ischaemia