Key result
24-hour Holter monitoring detected abnormal cardiac rhythms in 57.9% of patients presenting with palpitations, with ventricular premature complexes being the most common arrhythmia.
Why the study?
Spot ECG has low sensitivity to detect episodic abnormal rhythms in patients with palpitation, making longer monitoring essential for earlier management.
Cross-Sectional (n=38)
No
In patients presenting with palpitations, 24-hour Holter monitoring identified arrhythmias in 57.9% of cases, predominantly benign ventricular premature complexes, highlighting its diagnostic utility especially in older patients.
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Supports selective Holter use in older patients with palpitations; leaves open effects on management and outcomes.
Pandey et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Palpitation (n=38). 24-hour Holter ECG monitoring was evaluated on Abnormal cardiac electrical events (arrhythmias). 24-hour Holter monitoring detected abnormal cardiac rhythms in 57.9% of patients presenting with palpitations, with ventricular premature complexes being the most common arrhythmia.
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