Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE)

Electrodes are stuck onto your chest. These are attached by wires to a small recording monitor. You carry the Holter monitor in a pocket or pouch worn around your neck. The monitor runs on batteries. While you wear the monitor, it records your heart's electrical activity.

You will be asked to keep a diary of what activities you do while wearing the monitor, and how you feel. This will include any symptoms you experience. It is very important that you accurately record your symptoms and activities so the cardiologist can match them with your Holter monitor findings.

Please allow approximately 15 minutes to have the Holter monitor fitted by our registered nurse.

After the holter monitor is returned along with your symptom diary, it will be carefully analysed and a full report will be sent to your referring doctor. If any significant abnormalities are detected, we will facilitate prompt treatment by contacting your referring doctor on the same day.

The information on this page is general in nature. All medical and surgical procedures have potential benefits and risks. Consult your medical practitioner for specific medical advice.