What is an Event Monitor?

An Event Monitor is a device which records the electrical activity (ECG) of your heart, usually over a 3-day or 7-day period. The device itself is a small machine that can be worn on your waist band and is connected to electrodes placed on your chest.

Access Cardiology offers bulk billed Event Monitors at all locations with a valid referral and Medicare eligibility.

Why has my doctor referred me for an Event Monitor?

Your doctor may recommend an Event Monitor for one or more of the following reasons:

• Fainting
• Dizziness
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat
• You may have had an ECG that showed a problem with your heart rhythm that needs to be further investigated.
• It has been determined that you need longer monitoring that a standard ECG to detect a possible irregularity.

What is involved in an Event Monitor test?

• Connection of the device take approximately 20 minutes.
• If you experience any symptoms, you should press the event button on the machine, and make note of the symptoms in the diary which provided.
• You will be given replacement electrodes and instructions, so you are able to remove them to shower and then replace them for continued monitoring.

What happens after having an Event Monitor?

• The results will be reported on by our specialist Cardiologists.
• If you are not currently under the care of a cardiologist, we will write to your referring doctor to advise of the results.
• If required, an appointment will be arranged with a cardiologist.
• Our specialists will work with you to develop an appropriate care plan for future management.