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Event Monitor

What is an Event Monitor?

An event monitor is a small wearable device that records the electrical activity (ECG) of your heart over an extended period, usually 3 or 7 days. This type of heart event monitor is designed to capture intermittent heart rhythm changes that may not occur during shorter monitoring tests.

At Access Cardiology, we provide bulk billed event monitor testing for eligible patients.

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Who Is This Test For?

Your doctor may refer you for an event monitor to investigate symptoms that occur infrequently or to assess heart rhythm over a longer monitoring period.

Common reasons for referral include:

Fainting or blackouts

Dizziness or light-headedness

Shortness of breath

Chest pain

Irregular or fast heartbeat

You may also be referred if:

A previous ECG identified a heart rhythm issue requiring further investigation

Longer monitoring is needed than a standard ECG or 24-hour Holter monitor to detect intermittent irregularities

What to Expect

Event monitoring is non-invasive and allows you to continue most normal daily activities.

Before

We recommend a bath/shower before your appointment

You will be informed how many times the device may be temporarily removed for showering during the recording period.

Do not use body lotion on your chest or wear neck chains.

Please wear a two-piece outfit.

No special preparation is required

You can eat, drink, and take your usual medications unless advised otherwise

Instructions and a diary are provided on the day of fitting

During

The device is fitted by a trained technician and takes approximately 20 minutes

Electrodes are placed on your chest and connected to a lightweight monitor worn on your waistband

If you experience any symptoms, (even if they are brief or slight) you should press the EVENT button on the bottom of the device and record details in the diary provided

Please do not tamper with the cords or the battery as this may erase data from the device

Do not sleep on a switched-on electric blanket – this may interfere with the ECG recording.

You will be given replacement electrodes and instructions so you can remove them for showering and reapply them for continued monitoring

Go about your normal daily activities throughout the testing period

After

Once your specified monitoring period is over you can remove the monitor yourself then return to Access Cardiology.
**A $100 fee may apply if the monitor is not returned by the specified time**

The recorded data is reviewed and reported by our specialist cardiologists

If you are not currently under the care of a cardiologist, results are sent to your referring doctor

If follow-up is required, we will arrange an appointment with one of our cardiologists

Our specialists will work with you and your GP to guide next steps and ongoing care

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Event Monitor. If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

No. The test is painless and non-invasive.

Yes. You will be given instructions and replacement electrodes so you can remove and reapply the device as needed.

Yes. We offer bulk billed event monitor testing for patients with a valid referral and Medicare eligibility.

Most event monitors are worn for 3 or 7 days, depending on your doctor’s request.

Locations offering this service

Our cardiac event monitor Perth services are available at the following locations.

Murdoch – Wexford Medical Centre

Albany – Access Cardiology

Mandurah – Greenfields

Nedlands – Hollywood Consulting centre

Joondalup – Sanori House

Cottesloe – Soleil Health

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