Remote Heart Rhythm Monitoring Service

Remote heart rhythm monitoring is incredibly straightforward and will be explained to you in full at your consultation. 

The monitor is painless to use and is usually worn for 1 to 2 days, continuously recording your heartbeat. 

To use the device, you must attach small, sticky electrodes to the middle of your chest. The wires from the electrodes to the recording device can be easily hidden under clothing, and the device is worn on a belt or can be attached to a strap.

Watch this helpful video for a step-by-step guide on how to use the monitor:

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The monitor must be worn during the entire recording period, even while sleeping. Water can damage the monitor, so you must not swim, shower or bathe while wearing it.

You can do most other daily activities while wearing the monitor, unless your consultant instructs you otherwise. Your consultant may give you a form to record your activities and any symptoms you experience, as well as the exact times of these events.

It's especially important to make a note of the following symptoms:

• pounding, fluttering or skipped heartbeats

• shortness of breath

• chest pain

Remote heart health monitoring is a straightforward, safe, and non-invasive test. 

Some patients may experience mild skin irritation and discomfort from the electrode pads, but there are no other potential side effects or complications. 

There’s very little preparation required. However, as the device cannot get wet, we recommend bathing thoroughly before you start using the monitoring system. As the electrodes must be stuck to your chest, you may also need to shave the area.

There is no recovery period or aftercare needed. Once the monitoring period is complete, simply return the device to us for result analysis. 

This service is not covered by insurers. The price for using the remote heart rhythm monitoring is as follows:

• 24 hours - £450

• 48 hours - £790

• 72 hours - £960

• 7 to 14 days - £960

If you’re unsure how long you should wear the monitor, please book a consultation with one of our cardiologists.

At Welbeck, our Heart Health specialists are experts in their field and are dedicated to providing world-class care to every patient.

With access to colleagues across other specialties, our consultants are also able to refer within the Welbeck ecosystem if required to ensure you receive the treatment you need as quickly as possible, all under one roof.

All appointments, testing, treatment, and follow-up appointments take place within our state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to deliver accurate diagnostics and advanced treatments.

This service is for self-paying patients only. You are therefore able to self-refer, or you may be recommended to use this service by your GP or cardiologist.

A consultation with a cardiologist is not required to use this service, but we can arrange for you to see one of our heart health specialists if you wish. Please get in touch to make an appointment. Your health is important to us, so we strive to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.